Clinical Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition Services PRN

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Clinical Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition Services PRN (Weekends)','Part-time','Maintenance/Facilities','Weekend days','Weekend days','0','0','Every','Every','IOWA-DES MOINES-MERCY MEDICAL CENTER','','!*!GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for assessing the nutritional status and
providing individualized nutrition care plans and education from the analysis
of the electronic medical record and patient interview for each hospitalized
patient utilizing specialized knowledge and skills.



ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:

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Responsible for assessing the nutritional status
and providing individualized nutrition care plans for each designated hospitalized
patient including the provision of discharge planning.

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Educates and counsels patients of all ages
including infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric and significant other/caregiver
on modification of diet required for continued recovery as assigned.

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Documents findings, actions and summary of
assessments, follow up and diet instruction comprehension in the electronic
medical records.

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Reviews and modifies the patient room service
meal selections as needed; updates diet office computer system with the
timeframe for patient follow-up visit, snacks and supplement needs.

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Participates in department meetings and dietary
staff small group meetings to inform and respond to concerns.  Meets regularly with the Director, Chief
Clinical Dietitian.

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Communicates with the Dietitians, Nutrition
Assistants, Communications Operators, supervisors, room service staff, nurses
and other healthcare team members.

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Takes phone inquiries regarding
nutrition-related questions/problems from in and outside the hospital.

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May conduct formal classroom instructions in medical
nutrition therapy.

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May attend interdisciplinary patient rounds.

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Completes nutrition-focused physical exam on
patients per the dietitian’s discretion

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Enters diet orders for diet changes, nutrition
supplements and/or nutrition support in the electronic health record/diet
office computer system.

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Upon referral, provides individual outpatient
diet instruction for all age levels and provides feedback to physicians as
needed.

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Has the knowledge and ability to perform the
nutrition focused physical exam in association with the nutrition assessment.','!*!MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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A professional level of knowledge in nutrition
and dietetics, which acquired by completing a regular, four-year college
program with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Dietetics. 

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Completion of the Coordinated Undergraduate
Program, Internship Program or other qualifying experience approved by the Academy
of Nutrition and Dietetics is required.

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Registration eligible upon completion of an approved
internship program or qualifying experience and successfully taking and passing
the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) exam. Failure to pass the CDR
exam within two (2) attempts will result in the termination of the employee’s
employment status.

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Current registration with the Commission on
Dietetic Registration is required.

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Current license with the State of Iowa for
Dietetic Practice is required.

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Credentialing in an area of specialization, if
available, is desired.','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2018-R0146045','Mercy Medical Center','Clinical Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition Services PRN (Weekends)

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