DIETITIAN; PT, 1st shift
Company: Advocate Health
Location: Grafton
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionMajor Responsibilities:
- Develops and implements a plan of care for patients based on an
assessment of nutritional needs which correlates with the
interdisciplinary health care plans. Uses physical, clinical, and
laboratory data to complete assessment, which includes calculations
of nutrition requirements and nutrient content of enteral and
parental feedings, and making sound recommendations for optimal
nutrition.
- Reviews physician's diet orders, determines if the order is in
accordance with clinical data (laboratory, medication, and
disease), and communicates with the physicians concerning the
patient's nutritional care when appropriate.
- Documents results of nutritional assessment, medical nutrition
therapy recommended and initiated, plan of care, results of diet
consultation, recommendations for discharge planning and nutrition
orders in the patient's medical record.
- Provides nutrition education through individual and group
teaching to patients, staff and the community. Counsels patients
and families in proper nutrition including food selection,
preparation and meal planning based on the individual's life style
and medical needs.
- Maintains accurate recordkeeping of daily clinical activities,
including information for scheduling and billing.
- Provides day-to-day training; reviews, approves, and co-signs
on the work of the Graduate Dietitians. Assists in the education of
dietetic interns/students. Plans learning experiences, teaches, and
evaluates performance.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as
described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific
information is developed further in the departmental job
standards.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Dietitian certification issued by the state in which the team
member practices, and
- Dietitian (RD) registration with the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics.Education Required:
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in
Dietetics.Experience Required:
- No experience required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Completion of a CADE accredited internship or coordinated
dietetic program.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organization, decision-making, and problem solving
skills.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach
above shoulders and twist frequently during the work shift.
- Will occasionally be required to lift 25 pounds.
- Must have functional vision, hearing, speech and touch.
- May need to travel between work sites; therefore, may have
exposure to weather-related hazards.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Exposed to a normal office environment.This job description
indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the
incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the
incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related
duties.
Keywords: Advocate Health, West Allis , DIETITIAN; PT, 1st shift, Healthcare , Grafton, Wisconsin
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