Working as an active member of a multidisciplinary team, the Registered Dietitian provides high-quality medical nutrition therapy. This role serves as a resource on nutritional information for physicians and staff, representing Food and Nutrition Services throughout Kaweah Health.
Responsibilities
Perform assessment and screening for patients designated as high risk for optimal nutrition
Develop nutritional treatment plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team and in collaboration with patients and families as able
Follow up with patients to evaluate progress towards goals
Formulate individual Nutrition Care Plan and MDS plans for long-term care patients to meet current nutrition needs
Provide nutrition information and recommendations to physicians regarding patient's nutritional status in a timely manner
Chart appropriately and in a timely manner to the patient's medical record
Perform or coordinate nutrition education for patients and/or patient's caregivers, and chart appropriately to the patient's medical record
Tailor nutrition education to the needs of the patient and their family (e.g., medical needs, cultural preferences, patient readiness)
Participate in Continuum of Care Meetings, Interdisciplinary Meetings, Unit Rounds, and family conferences as a nutrition consultant on assigned floors
Continuously look for ways to improve nutritional care to patients
Act with others to monitor current levels of service, plan new or improved services, implement the plan, and reassess, educate, and make changes necessary for excellent care of patients
Participate in development of Standards of Care for clinical nutrition and participate in continuous quality improvement
Gather research materials with regards to renal nutrition, compiling patient information, diet handbook, and educational materials (Renal Dietitian)
Provide in-service to staff regarding aspects of renal nutrition (Renal Dietitian)
Oversee planning, preparation, storage, and dispensing of pediatric/infant formulas (Peds/NICU Dietitian)
Provide nutritional counseling to the pediatric/infant parent or guardian (Peds/NICU Dietitian)
Coordinate scheduling of patients with RN/CDE and social services in Diabetes Center (Diabetic Education)
Participate in monthly review meetings with Medical Director of Diabetes Center (Diabetic Education)
Participate or lead local diabetes educator meetings, diabetes support group meetings, diabetes workshops, screenings, and any outreach activities (Diabetic Education)
Provide staff education programs to ensure staff is competent in providing diabetes education to patient and/or their family members (Diabetic Education)
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Be responsible for compliance and oversight of foodservice areas (Long Term Care/Rehabilitation/Mental Health)
Be knowledgeable of community resources to help meet patient's nutritional needs
Participate in various task forces or committees in which nutrition care or education is a factor of care
Act as the resource person and/or the owner to effect change
Represent clinical nutrition and the hospital Kaweah Health at various meetings in the community
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area
Be knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age-specific needs
Be able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Registered Dietitian (RD) license/certification
Important Details
Schedule: Variable - 8 hours or less shift
About the Company
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in its acute care hospital, specialized health centers, and clinics. The eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. Kaweah Health serves a region where the needs are great, focusing on making a difference in the health of patients, loved ones, and the community.
Established in 1963, Kaweah Health is one of the area’s most progressive healthcare providers.
