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Registered Dietician Part Time Benefits Eligible
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | tucson, Arizona |
About this job
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Dietitian approves menus including modified diets, provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed, and counsels patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation and nutritional principles. Monitors the performance improvement plans of the Dietary Services department and provides input in the development and implementation of patient care plans in relation to nutritional needs.
Licensure: Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Consult with patients and family members concerning dietary needs and goals.
2. Coordinate Dietary Services Department within JCAHO/CMS standards for food service and assist Dietary Manager as needed.
3. Plan modified diets for patients as requested by attending physician/licensed practitioner.
4. Monitor and document patients care in regard to therapeutic diets.
5. May instruct patients and/or families regarding diet therapy programs.
6. Review patients' charts to determine need for nutritional assessments.
7. Perform nutritional assessments and completes physician/RN requested consults in a timely
manner.
8. Plan and execute monthly in-services for dietary and food service employees.
9. Responsible for conducting monthly inspections with the Infection Control RN of the Dietary
Services Department.
10. Provide guidance to Dietary Manager and other food service staff as needed.
11. Consider the implications of the aging process in the provision of nutrition.
12. Document patient charts with nutritional planning, and update as changes in nutritional needs occur.
13. Communicate patient special nutritional needs to the Food Service Supervisor in a timely fashion.
14. May inspect meal assembly to ensure trays conform to prescribed diet and meet standards.
15. Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
16. Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
17. Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
18. Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
19. Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
Note: The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY
THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTL Y POSSESS. THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.
1. Knowledge of all facets of nutritional and dietary planning.
2. Knowledge of Joint Commission/CMS Standards.
3. Knowledge of the unique dietary needs of various age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric.)
4. Knowledge of nutritional menu planning and skill in interpreting and applying this knowledge to
patients needs.
5. Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
6. Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
7. Effective oral and written communication skills.
8. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
9. Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
10. Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
11. Ability to work as a team player.
12. Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
13. Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
14. Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult
and geriatric).
15. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
16. Ability to meet QI deadlines.
17. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPECIAL DEMANDS
THIS SECTION DESCRIBES HOW AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION CURRENTLY PERFORMS THE FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION. MODIFICATIONS TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS JOB M4Y BE PERFORMED WILL BE REVIEWED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
1. Visual acuity is needed for accurate reading of patient's charts.
2. Ability to stand or walk up to six hours and sit up to two hours.
3. Ability to frequently lift or carry up to 10 Ibs. and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 Ibs.
4. Ability to frequently reach above, at or below shoulder height.
5. Ability to distinguish colors, speak and hear in order to facilitate patient contact.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER WORK AIDES:
THIS SECTION DESCRIBES THOSE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER WORK AIDES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION MUST BE ABLE TO USE.
1. Telephone and paging systems.
2. Diet manuals.
3. Basic office machines.
4. Dietary Charts, Diet Cards
5. Policies, procedures, plans and program manuals.
SERVICE EXCELLENCE CRITERIA:
1. Treats everyone as a guest.
. Makes a positive first impression and continues that positive impression through ongoing efforts
. Anticipates the needs and expectations of all people encountered
. Displays service recovery skills is responsible for resolving dissatisfaction without assigning blame
2. Demonstrates professionalism and excellence in all things.
. Demonstrates professionalism in look, what to do, and what to say
. Holds self accountable - Is a positive role model
. Delivers excellence that goes beyond departmental and individual job responsibility
3. Practices teamwork
. Participates in decision-making and process improvement, regardless of level in the organization
. Communicates effectively within and beyond assigned team
. Focuses on the problem or issue, not the person
4. Behaviors: Always says "please" and "thank you". Makes a good first impression by projecting a positive attitude greets patients, guests and staff warmly.
5. Behaviors: Always wears name badge. Demonstrates a professional image through manner of dress, respectful communication, and adherence to hospital badge policy.
6. Behaviors: Holds self accountable for getting the information needed to know to do job. Responds to client and customer questions, concerns and grievances in a timely manner, informing complainant of process and expected time of resolution.
7. Behaviors: Uses language appropriate to the situation and to the guest. Is a team player, showing respect for peers, supervisors, patients and guests, demonstrated through verbal communications and commitment to the work group.
8. Behaviors: Greet guests with eye contact and a smile. Staff is timely when responding to patient needs and requests by making eye contact and verbal contact when patient presents self at nurse's station or any other area where staff is located.
9. Behaviors: Always end an interaction with the guest by asking, "Is there anything else I can do for you" Provides service to patients and families that are prompt, caring, efficient and effective.
10. Demonstrates respect for the hospital environment by keeping work areas organized and clean, and taking pride in the facility as a whole.
GENERAL CRITERIA
1. Attendance: Consistently reports to work on time and is ready to work at start of shift. Appropriately utilizes personal days/sick time. Clocks in/out per policy and procedure begins/returns from meal periods and rest breaks within established policy time frame.
2. General Safety: Follows all departmental and hospital safety, security and infection control policies.
3. Self-Development: Maintains required licensure/certification for position renews by expiration date HWC training renews by expiration date. Gains additional formal qualifications beyond the minimum requirements of the job as well as additional job duties and skills. Follows up on any personal development plan. Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures, protocols, and practices. Attends in-service programs.
4. Professional Appearance and Attitude: Complies with the Personal Appearance policy. Consistently demonstrates a self-directed, mature and disciplined approach to completing work duties. Demonstrates emotional capacity to perform within position responsibilities. Maintains and respects patient and employee confidentiality. Follows proper lines of authority and organizational structure.
The Following is the minimum knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary to provide care and service for the patient population served:
AGE GROUP ENCOUNTERED: bdquoT Adolescent - (13-17 yr. old)
bdquoT Adult - (18 - 54 yr. old) bdquoT Geriatric - (55 or above)
1. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of patient rights, advanced directives and ethical issues for all age specific groups.
2. Must be able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge to provide appropriate interventions based on the needs of various age groups.
3. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served, including those with physical, emotional, social, mental, language and cognitive impairments.
4. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to collaborate with medical staff, other health professionals to achieve desired outcomes for age specific groups served.
5. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills to interpret age related data and appropriately consulting with other team members and/or planning care based on those results.
6. Must be able to demonstrate ability to involve patients/family/guardian/care taker in decision making related to care and treatment appropriate for various ages served.
7. Must be able to demonstrate ability to provide patient/family education, explaining care, treatments, discharges instruction etc. using correct terminology and technique to address educational needs of each age group served.
8. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to assess and provide appropriate interventions in the event of abnormal family dynamics for various age groups including child abuse, domestic violence, and elder abuse.
9. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide a safe environment of care and recognize safety risks/considerations of each age group served.
10. Must be able to demonstrate proper application and knowledge of policies and procedures related to restraint alternatives and usage for various ages of patients served.
11. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life-span.
12. Must be able to modify and deliver care that is specific to the age and growth and development of the patient served.
13. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide structured educational groups.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor of Science degree
Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years dietary experience in a health care facility, with
concentration in nutritional assessment and planning.
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The Dietitian approves menus including modified diets, provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed, and counsels patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation and nutritional principles. Monitors the performance improvement plans of the Dietary Services department and provides input in the development and implementation of patient care plans in relation to nutritional needs.
Licensure: Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Consult with patients and family members concerning dietary needs and goals.
2. Coordinate Dietary Services Department within JCAHO/CMS standards for food service and assist Dietary Manager as needed.
3. Plan modified diets for patients as requested by attending physician/licensed practitioner.
4. Monitor and document patients care in regard to therapeutic diets.
5. May instruct patients and/or families regarding diet therapy programs.
6. Review patients' charts to determine need for nutritional assessments.
7. Perform nutritional assessments and completes physician/RN requested consults in a timely
manner.
8. Plan and execute monthly in-services for dietary and food service employees.
9. Responsible for conducting monthly inspections with the Infection Control RN of the Dietary
Services Department.
10. Provide guidance to Dietary Manager and other food service staff as needed.
11. Consider the implications of the aging process in the provision of nutrition.
12. Document patient charts with nutritional planning, and update as changes in nutritional needs occur.
13. Communicate patient special nutritional needs to the Food Service Supervisor in a timely fashion.
14. May inspect meal assembly to ensure trays conform to prescribed diet and meet standards.
15. Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
16. Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
17. Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
18. Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
19. Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
Note: The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY
THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTL Y POSSESS. THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.
1. Knowledge of all facets of nutritional and dietary planning.
2. Knowledge of Joint Commission/CMS Standards.
3. Knowledge of the unique dietary needs of various age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric.)
4. Knowledge of nutritional menu planning and skill in interpreting and applying this knowledge to
patients needs.
5. Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
6. Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
7. Effective oral and written communication skills.
8. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
9. Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
10. Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
11. Ability to work as a team player.
12. Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
13. Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
14. Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult
and geriatric).
15. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
16. Ability to meet QI deadlines.
17. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPECIAL DEMANDS
THIS SECTION DESCRIBES HOW AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION CURRENTLY PERFORMS THE FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION. MODIFICATIONS TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS JOB M4Y BE PERFORMED WILL BE REVIEWED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
1. Visual acuity is needed for accurate reading of patient's charts.
2. Ability to stand or walk up to six hours and sit up to two hours.
3. Ability to frequently lift or carry up to 10 Ibs. and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 Ibs.
4. Ability to frequently reach above, at or below shoulder height.
5. Ability to distinguish colors, speak and hear in order to facilitate patient contact.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER WORK AIDES:
THIS SECTION DESCRIBES THOSE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER WORK AIDES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION MUST BE ABLE TO USE.
1. Telephone and paging systems.
2. Diet manuals.
3. Basic office machines.
4. Dietary Charts, Diet Cards
5. Policies, procedures, plans and program manuals.
SERVICE EXCELLENCE CRITERIA:
1. Treats everyone as a guest.
. Makes a positive first impression and continues that positive impression through ongoing efforts
. Anticipates the needs and expectations of all people encountered
. Displays service recovery skills is responsible for resolving dissatisfaction without assigning blame
2. Demonstrates professionalism and excellence in all things.
. Demonstrates professionalism in look, what to do, and what to say
. Holds self accountable - Is a positive role model
. Delivers excellence that goes beyond departmental and individual job responsibility
3. Practices teamwork
. Participates in decision-making and process improvement, regardless of level in the organization
. Communicates effectively within and beyond assigned team
. Focuses on the problem or issue, not the person
4. Behaviors: Always says "please" and "thank you". Makes a good first impression by projecting a positive attitude greets patients, guests and staff warmly.
5. Behaviors: Always wears name badge. Demonstrates a professional image through manner of dress, respectful communication, and adherence to hospital badge policy.
6. Behaviors: Holds self accountable for getting the information needed to know to do job. Responds to client and customer questions, concerns and grievances in a timely manner, informing complainant of process and expected time of resolution.
7. Behaviors: Uses language appropriate to the situation and to the guest. Is a team player, showing respect for peers, supervisors, patients and guests, demonstrated through verbal communications and commitment to the work group.
8. Behaviors: Greet guests with eye contact and a smile. Staff is timely when responding to patient needs and requests by making eye contact and verbal contact when patient presents self at nurse's station or any other area where staff is located.
9. Behaviors: Always end an interaction with the guest by asking, "Is there anything else I can do for you" Provides service to patients and families that are prompt, caring, efficient and effective.
10. Demonstrates respect for the hospital environment by keeping work areas organized and clean, and taking pride in the facility as a whole.
GENERAL CRITERIA
1. Attendance: Consistently reports to work on time and is ready to work at start of shift. Appropriately utilizes personal days/sick time. Clocks in/out per policy and procedure begins/returns from meal periods and rest breaks within established policy time frame.
2. General Safety: Follows all departmental and hospital safety, security and infection control policies.
3. Self-Development: Maintains required licensure/certification for position renews by expiration date HWC training renews by expiration date. Gains additional formal qualifications beyond the minimum requirements of the job as well as additional job duties and skills. Follows up on any personal development plan. Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures, protocols, and practices. Attends in-service programs.
4. Professional Appearance and Attitude: Complies with the Personal Appearance policy. Consistently demonstrates a self-directed, mature and disciplined approach to completing work duties. Demonstrates emotional capacity to perform within position responsibilities. Maintains and respects patient and employee confidentiality. Follows proper lines of authority and organizational structure.
The Following is the minimum knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary to provide care and service for the patient population served:
AGE GROUP ENCOUNTERED: bdquoT Adolescent - (13-17 yr. old)
bdquoT Adult - (18 - 54 yr. old) bdquoT Geriatric - (55 or above)
1. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of patient rights, advanced directives and ethical issues for all age specific groups.
2. Must be able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge to provide appropriate interventions based on the needs of various age groups.
3. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served, including those with physical, emotional, social, mental, language and cognitive impairments.
4. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to collaborate with medical staff, other health professionals to achieve desired outcomes for age specific groups served.
5. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills to interpret age related data and appropriately consulting with other team members and/or planning care based on those results.
6. Must be able to demonstrate ability to involve patients/family/guardian/care taker in decision making related to care and treatment appropriate for various ages served.
7. Must be able to demonstrate ability to provide patient/family education, explaining care, treatments, discharges instruction etc. using correct terminology and technique to address educational needs of each age group served.
8. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to assess and provide appropriate interventions in the event of abnormal family dynamics for various age groups including child abuse, domestic violence, and elder abuse.
9. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide a safe environment of care and recognize safety risks/considerations of each age group served.
10. Must be able to demonstrate proper application and knowledge of policies and procedures related to restraint alternatives and usage for various ages of patients served.
11. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life-span.
12. Must be able to modify and deliver care that is specific to the age and growth and development of the patient served.
13. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide structured educational groups.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor of Science degree
Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years dietary experience in a health care facility, with
concentration in nutritional assessment and planning.
155902