Clinical Dietitian Nutrition Informatics Nutritional Services Job State College area,Pennsylvania USA,Healthcare

Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition Informatics

The Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition Informatics is responsible for maintaining clinical nutrition documentation templates and data collection/reporting within best practice standards for healthcare informatics/health information technology and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standard of care. Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition Informatics maintains department specific software systems, ensuring software updates are implemented no less than once per calendar year. This position is responsible for maintaining implementation timeline of software system upgrades, staff training and education on the software systems, and ensuring accuracy of databases.

Database changes involving patient meals are communicated to Managers, Supervisors, and Clinical Dietitians prior to implementing the changes.

Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition Informatics works as a member of the clinical dietitian team in providing patient care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. This position applies the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, developing and implementing evidence-based nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluating the patient's progress. Nutrition recommendations are communicated to other members of the care team thru effective verbal and written communication, and documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

The Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition Informatics is able to perform all job duties independently, maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Position completes special projects, as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

Master's Degree in Nutrition, or related healthcare field.

Specialty Certification (CNSC, CDCES, CNO, etc.) may be considered in place of Master's Degree.

Experience:

Prior experience in clinical dietetics preferred.

Prefer experience with CBORD software and Meditech Electronic Health Record.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Must be proficient with computer systems and handheld electronic devices including but not limited to Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS, Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), iPad, and applications thru App Store or Google Play.

Remains calm in changing work situations and consistently exhibit positive daily work attitude.

Adapts to changes in routine and schedule.

Evidence teamwork, professionalism, and customer service commitment in performance of job duties.

Communicates in an open and respectful manner, doesn't shy away from difficult issues or conversations.

Maintains professional growth and development. Attend professional conferences, seminars, and workshop to keep abreast of trends in the field of dietetics. Review current literature to update knowledge of food, nutrition, and healthcare.

License/Certification/Registration:

Registered Dietitian (RD):
Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN):
License with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Specialty Certification in area of expertise

Must maintain credentials during employment.

Supervision Received:

Receives general supervision from Manager Nutrition Services and Manager Culinary Services.

Supervision Given:

Leads staff within Culinary Department

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Performs Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for inpatients and outpatients.

Maintains the quality, accuracy, and accessibility of nutrition data.

Maintains Department Specific Software Programs.

Maintains established Medical Center and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement, safety, infection, and environment control.

Non
- Essential Functions:

Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

About Us

Why Mount Nittany Health? At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.