Clinical Dietitian Days Contingent at Trane Technologies

Commerce Charter Township, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Therapy, Medical History Evaluation, Medication History Review, Anthropometric Measurement, Lab Value Assessment, Diet History, Nutrition Care Plan Development, Nutrition Education, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Documentation, Staff Education, Research Participation, Policy Maintenance, Supply Inventory, Foodservice Monitoring

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation. Job Summary Reports to the Director, DMC Nutrition Services conducts a nutrition assessment for all patients identified at nutritional risk to determine an appropriate plan of nutrition therapy that meets their assessed needs. A nutrition assessment includes evaluation of patients medical history, medication/herbal supplement history, anthropometric measurement, assessment of lab values, and diet history. The assessment also includes age specific factors, cultural and religious practices, and barriers to learning including physical, emotional, language, cognitive and motivation. Nutrition Care Plans specific to patients identified need are developed and include requirements for nutrients and nutrition education as appropriate. The assessment is completed using a multi-disciplinary approach with input from medical staff, nursing, speech language pathology, and other appropriate hospital personnel. Records nutrition assessment in patient records using DMC approved documentation. 1) Performs as a resource person for hospital personnel and medical staff regarding nutrition and participates in multidisciplinary rounds as well as providing education to various departments on nutrition related topics. 2) Researches and develops programs for dietetic interns. Participants in the education of dietetic interns by providing specialized and general nutrition instruction. 3) Participate in research projects and nutrition related programs. 4) Works with outside agencies in obtaining ongoing assistance for patients as appropriate. 5) Maintains hospital and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, process improvement and provides input on improving processes and ways to provide high quality patient care. 6) Inventory and order office and tube feeding supplies. 7) Monitors and directs foodservice personnel to ensure provisions of optimal nutritional food service to patients are met; follows up with patient to ensure adherence to dietary regimen. 8) Formulates special recipes or plans to meet the specific needs of patients. 9) Promotes guest relations. Maintains good customer service providing assistance to customers in a quick and courteous manner. 10) Promotes the value of the DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation and education, and efficient and effective resource use. 1. Bachelors degree in Nutrition/Dietetics. 2. Dietetic Internship in healthcare setting or completion of a supervised practice program at a health care facility, community agency, or a foodservice corporation, or combined with graduate or undergraduate studies. Programs are usually 6 to 12 months in length. 3. Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or registry eligible passing the registry exam within 6 months of completion of internship. 4. Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required if working with patients with inherited metabolic disorders.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian conducts nutrition assessments for at-risk patients to determine and implement appropriate nutrition therapy plans, involving evaluation of medical history, lab values, and cultural factors. Responsibilities also include serving as a resource for staff, participating in education for dietetic interns, and monitoring foodservice operations to ensure optimal patient nutritional delivery.