Clinical Dietitian - Loretto
Auburn, NY 13021
About the Job
Overview:
The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the evaluation, planning and clinical assessment of nutritional status of the residents and participants of Loretto long-term care facilities or sites. Coordinates all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of residents and participants in a variety of settings. Performs duties in compliance with licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies. Contributing member of the interdisciplinary team in establishing and implementing the interdisciplinary care plan.
Responsibilities:Job duties specific to this position:
- Complies with all State and Federal safety, health and sanitary regulations as well as corporate policies and procedures.
- Collaborates with providers, residents and participants to develop nutritional plans of care.
- Completes initial nutritional evaluations of residents/participants, assesses and monitors nutritional risk.
- Reviews P.O. intakes, lab results, residents/participants, charts/med history.
- Addresses acute clinical situations, lab results, or social changes in a resident's or participant’s status, as they arise.
- Reviews and revises nutritional care plans and schedules as needed.
- Coordinates changes in nutritional care planning with staff, MDs, nurses, food service, etc and makes regular follow-ups.
- Makes recommendations to providers regarding orders, monitoring and tolerance for enteral and parenteral nutrition. Completes follow up assessments monthly or when indicated.
- Assists and guides Diet Technicians with lab evaluations, diet planning, and care planning for residents.
- Assesses all residents/participants with identified pressure ulcers and completes follow up assessments monthly until healed.
- Educates residents, participants, and family regarding prescribed diet and nutrition plan of care. Provides written materials to families, residents/participants, and/or caregivers, when appropriate. Assesses compliance and understanding of diet restrictions.
- Assists in menu planning and recipe analysis. Communicates resident's and participant's comments regarding meal acceptance.
- Participates in the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs, surveys, audits and correction plans.
- Responsible for the training and orientation of newly employed staff and newly employed Dietetic Technicians and Clinical Dietitians. Leads training for staff members on nutrition related topics.
- Keeps abreast of necessary developments in the field of gerontological nutrition and conveys this knowledge through nutrition education programs for participants and staff.
- Acts as preceptor to dietetic students from area colleges/universities.
- Assumes responsibilities of the Clinical Nutrition Supervisor in their absence (when applicable). Assumes responsibility for staff consultation in the absence of the Dietetic Technician.
- Two years of clinical experience in a health care setting desired. Long-term care or outpatient experience preferred.
- Completion of a dietetic internship.
- B.A. or B.S. in dietetics from an AND (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) accredited academic institution, required.
- Current registration or registry eligible.
- Able to effectively assess residents or participants’ nutritional needs and establish plans of nutritional care.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with participants, residents, and families from diverse backgrounds who may have physical, sensory and mental impairments. Excellent oral and written communications skills required.
- Proficient in MS Office and able to learn new software rapidly.
- Pay Range $36 - $40 / hour
- Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
- Disability coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Free Loretto Health Clinic Visits
- Generous Paid Time-Off Accrual
- Fun events for employees
- Convenient locations with free parking
- Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals
- Diaper Assistance Program
- Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites!
Source : Loretto