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Kindred

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare

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  • You need a Bachelor’s in Dietetics/Nutrition, be a Registered Dietitian, hold state certification, have 2 years in acute care, and preferably experience in clinical and nutrition support.
  • You will plan and implement patient nutrition care, conduct assessments, monitor food service quality, provide education, collaborate with teams, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field
  • Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (www.cdmet.org)
  • License and/or certification from the State Licensing Board for Dietitians
  • Two years’ experience in acute care hospital preferred
  • Registered dietitians awaiting approval of State licensure/certification may practice under a Provisional Licensure if the State Licensing board allows
  • Provision dietitians must have all documentation in a medical record co-signed by a state licensed dietitian
  • Experience in acute clinical care, nutrition support, and disease-specific nutrition preferred

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the planning and implementation of the nutrition care of the patients in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, clinical guidelines, and policies and procedures. Provides oversight in coordination with the Culinary Services Manager to ensure that safe and accurate food service is provided to the patients.
  • Completes annual competency testing and maintains professional growth and development to maintain registration and licensure/certification
  • Performs job based on applicable federal, state, and local regulations, company policies and procedures and evidenced based clinical guidelines
  • Performs job within defined scope of practice
  • Participates in the planning of the department budget
  • Submits capital budget requests to the Controller/CFO
  • Participates in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to nutritional care of the patient
  • Participates in the hospital’s Performance Improvement program by conducting aggregating, trending and acting on data for key clinical nutrition indicators
  • Annual QAPI department plan is developed with mandatory components
  • Monthly reports are taken to hospital committees as per facility policy
  • Monitors quality assurance in the kitchen by ensuring quality measures are routinely done; spot checking logs for accuracy, ensures safe sanitary conditions in the kitchen by completing kitchen safety/sanitation audits and test tray audits per policy
  • Participates in the survey process; instructs staff in matters of conduct and disclosure; always maintains a presence while surveyors are on site and directs the timely collection of information required by the survey team
  • Undertakes corrective action while survey is in progress if appropriate; works with other hospital departments to develop survey plan of correction as needed
  • Services on various committees as required by company standards, regulations, and/or appointment by immediate supervisor
  • Conducts initial and reassessments on all patients admitted to the hospital
  • Ensure proper completion of documentation (assessments, care plans, education, discharge planning
  • Prescribes nutrition therapy to meet estimated needs and monitors tolerance
  • Provides ongoing reassessment to ensure optimal nutrition therapy is provided
  • Participates with Interdisciplinary Team meetings to develop, implement, and monitor nutrition care plans
  • Interviews patients, family members, legal representatives, and/or significant others, and staff to obtain diet history, food preferences, and other pertinent information needed to develop and/or update plan of care
  • Advocates for patients to protect and promote patients’ rights and accommodate individual needs and cultural/religious preferences
  • Involves the patient/family in planning objectives and goals for the patient
  • Conducts nutrition education individually and in classes to patients, families, staff, and community as appropriate
  • Conducts meal rounds to ensure that patients are receiving therapy that meets patient’s needs
  • Coordinates with Culinary Service Manager to resolve patients’ concerns or dissatisfactions with diet or meal service
  • Monitors Culinary Services Manger’s oversight of the menu management process
  • Reviews and approves all patient menus in the facility; must approve any substitutions provided to patients
  • Reviews and approves all nutritional data posted in the café
  • Provides oversight for the transcription of diet orders in the department to ensure accuracy
  • Ensures all patient snack orders are checked against the diet order and distributed to patients timely
  • Provides oversight as needed to assure proper ordering of food and supplies to ensure proper execution of diets and snacks
  • Provides training to Manager and staff as needed on therapeutic diets and menus, food allergens, or other related topics
  • Works cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the Hospital
  • Communicates issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to immediate supervisor routinely
  • Stays abreast of federal regulations for LTAC’s and food safety, as well as state- regulations for that in which he/she works and incorporates into his/her work as needed
  • Monitor’s industry trends, new products, current research, and new programs in foodservice and incorporates into his/her work as needed
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served
  • Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings
  • Maintains current licensure/certification for position
  • Consistently follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security and Hazardous Materials policies and procedures
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Registered Dietitian at ScionHealth?

The primary responsibilities include planning and implementing nutrition care for patients, conducting assessments and therapy, coordinating with the Culinary Services Manager for food service accuracy, and participating in performance improvement programs.

What qualifications do I need to become a Registered Dietitian at ScionHealth?

You need a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field, as well as being a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and holding a license from the State Licensing Board for Dietitians.

Is experience required for this role?

Yes, two years of experience in an acute care hospital is preferred, along with experience in acute clinical care, nutrition support, and disease-specific nutrition.

What does the direct patient care aspect involve?

Direct patient care involves conducting assessments, prescribing nutrition therapy, providing education to patients and families, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to monitor nutrition care plans.

Are there leadership responsibilities associated with this position?

Yes, leadership responsibilities include maintaining professional growth, participating in budget planning, developing policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

How is meal management overseen if the Culinary Services Manager is not a Registered Dietitian?

The Registered Dietitian provides oversight by monitoring the menu management process, reviewing and approving patient menus and nutritional data, and ensuring proper food ordering.

What continuing education requirements must be met for this position?

The Registered Dietitian must complete annual competency testing and maintain licensure/certification, as well as participate in professional growth and development activities.

What skills are valuable for a Registered Dietitian at ScionHealth?

Valuable skills include knowledge of evidenced-based clinical nutrition guidelines, attention to detail, knowledge of food production and safety techniques, and good communication skills in English.

Will I be required to attend meetings and in-services?

Yes, attendance at mandatory in-services and staff meetings is required as part of the role.

Is there a focus on advocating for patient rights within this position?

Yes, advocating for patients’ rights and accommodating individual needs in nutritional care is an essential function of the role.

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Mission & Purpose

Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience. Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023. In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.