Certified Diabetic Educator​/Dietitian; Maternal Fetal Medicine

Overview

Maternal Fetal Medicine Certified Diabetic Educator/Dietitian

Join to apply for the Maternal Fetal Medicine Certified Diabetic Educator/Dietitian role at Ohio Health.

• Performs nutrition assessment using age-appropriate standards, utilizing validated assessment tools and nutrition focused physical assessments. Includes documentation of nutrition related diagnosis when indicated.
• Demonstrates proficiency in accordance with Standards of Practice and Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist while providing age-appropriate plan of care for patients and families.
• Coordinates nutrition therapy with physicians and other health care professionals. Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning sessions.
• Plans, implements, and adapts nutritional care plan to meet physician orders, age and disease specific physiologic needs. Intervention plan includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription.
• Performs tasks required by feeding tube consults including placing, repositioning, and replacing tubes, inserting, and repairing nasal retainment device, and other duties related to tube insertion and maintenance, as applicable.
• Monitors and evaluates patient response to medical nutrition therapy using specific goals and determines change if indicated.
• Performs patient, family, and care giver education related to nutritional therapy and incorporates best method of learning style and communication into sessions.
• Educates and trains interdisciplinary team members, students, and interns.
• Fosters teamwork and establishes effective strategies to implement innovative programs which leads to optimal clinical nutrition and financial outcomes.
• Performs quality improvement, research, and outcome studies. Identifies and communicates opportunities for waste reduction and service improvements.
• Documents accurately, completely, and appropriately in electronic medical record.
• Assists in the development and revision of nutrition related department tools, training materials, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in the evaluation of clinical nutrition products and equipment.
• Complies with all regulatory standards, including federal, state, and accrediting agencies and adhere to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
• Participates in and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate.
• Serves as an active member on multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensures national program standards are met and always maintained for certified and/or recognized programs, as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Performs tasks associated with feeding tube consults including placing, repositioning, and replacing tubes, inserting, and repairing nasal retainment device, and other duties related to tube insertion and maintenance, as applicable.
• Performs tasks associated with the assessment, evaluation, delivery, and maintenance of parenteral nutrition, as applicable.
• Performs tasks associated with educating, supporting, and advocating for patients and clients to understand and manage their weight status and associated risks using nutritional, behavioral health, medical, surgical, pharmacotherapeutic, and exercise and physical activity interventions, as applicable.
• Performs tasks associated with the collaboration and education of patient/family members, and medical team members to better manage diabetes, while minimizing short and long-term diabetes complications, as applicable.
• Performs tasks associated with cardiac rehabilitation competencies in accordance with the CCRP Exam Blueprint and the CCRP Candidate Handbook, as applicable.
• Performs tasks associated with direct interactions with individuals at risk for, or diagnosed with, any type of malignancy or pre-malignant condition, in a variety of settings, as applicable.

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• OBDL - Ohio Board of Dietetics Licensure - Ohio Dietetics Board

• Certification obtained from the following nationally recognized organizations, required (other certifications not listed above will be reviewed by clinical nutrition leadership as requested on an individualized basis):
• National Board for Nutrition Support Certification
• Commission on Dietetic Registration Certifications
• Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education
• American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice, Inc.
• North American Transplant Coordinators Organization

Day

40

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Ohio Health is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Ohio Health does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran…