Registered Dietician at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

Selma, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nutrition Assessment, Care Planning, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Medical Record Documentation, Patient Education, Therapeutic Diets, Food Safety, Infection Control, Performance Improvement, Clinical Nutrition Guidelines, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Clinical Data Analysis, EMR Systems, Time Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the nutritional assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients in a hospital setting. Works closely with physicians, nursing, and food service staff to ensure that patients receive appropriate nutrition therapy. Provides education and guidance on therapeutic diets, manages special dietary needs, and participates in performance improvement initiatives. Essential Functions Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments on all patients Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in patient care planning Document patient care activities in medical records per facility policy Provide patient and family education on nutrition and dietary management Conduct meal rounds and ensure patients' nutritional needs are met Review and approve therapeutic menus and substitutions for accuracy Ensure adherence to food safety and infection control standards Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities Assist with staff education and training related to therapeutic diets Participate in survey readiness and assist with inspections as needed Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Knowledge of clinical nutrition guidelines and medical nutrition therapy Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to analyze clinical data and apply to patient care Familiarity with EMR systems and basic office software Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities Capacity to work collaboratively across departments and disciplines Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and advocates for patient preferences Education Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program in dietetics, nutrition or related field (Required) Licenses/Certifications Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration State licensure or certification as required by law Must maintain BLS certification as required by facility Experience Two years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital preferred Experience with nutrition support and disease-specific nutrition interventions is highly desirable Provisional Dietitians may practice under supervision if permitted by state regulations

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Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the nutritional assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients within a hospital environment. This role involves close collaboration with medical teams to deliver appropriate nutrition therapy and patient education.