Job Summary

Deaconess Dietitians are responsible for providing nutritional care for all patients of the hospital. The dietitian manages nutritional care on assigned units with a major portion of time spent in individual patient assessment and instruction. Identifies at-risk patients and/or receiving physician consult order. Provides nutritional assessment, as well as complete assessments for patients identified per nursing screen at high nutritional risk. Determines any food/drug interactions & provides nutritional education to patient/family members.

Develops and implements plan of care based on assessment of nutritional needs and available sources, and correlates plan with other healthcare personnel. Documents nutrition care plans and information into patient’s medical record and in accordance with the Standards of Care. Maintains tube feeding formulary by evaluating products, recommending product changes, communicating changes, and in servicing appropriate personnel on the proper use of the new product.

Formulates menus for therapeutic diets based on medical and physical condition of patients and integrates patients’ menus with basic institutional menus. Attends appropriate intra- and inter-departmental meetings, in-services, and care conferences. Involved with teaching/assessing outpatients and Home Healthcare patients. Provides consultative services with affiliated Hospitals and clinics (i.e., Deaconess Cross Pointe, Pediatric Specialty Clinic, Wound Clinic, Weight Loss Solutions Clinic, The Women’s Hospital, etc.) Involvement in care path and CQI teams & participate in the Hospital QAPI program.

Degree/Licenses

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (new grads encouraged to apply)
• Completion of an approved internship or C.D.P. program.
• Credentialed through CDR or registry eligible. If registry eligible, must pass RD exam to become registered within 6 months of hire.
• Must obtain licensure in applicable state within 6 months of becoming registered through CDR.

Hours: 40 per week

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 730a-4p (rotating weekends)