Dietitian Outpatient Cancer Center/Dialysis

TITLE: Dietitian Outpatient Cancer Center/Dialysis
LOCATION: Huron, Ohio

Now is your chance to join a top hospital where career growth and opportunity await you.
An opportunity to work in north central Ohio for an established healthcare system of 400 beds that serves four counties.
The town was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”.
You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie and have access to a couple big cities that you could enjoy as well.
If that sounds like the change you are looking for, please read on..
What they are looking for:
•Bachelor's degree in Medical Dietetics and/or nutrition.
•Registered Dietitian with at least 2 years experience. Prefer membership to the American Dietetic Association and/or professional members to a renal association i.e. CRN. Current state licensure.
•Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and be insurable under Firelands' auto policy. Employee must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request.
Hours and compensation potential:
•Position is full-time days Monday-Friday. No weekends or holidays. 8 hour days with flexible hours.
•Range starts at $56500 and goes up with experience.
•A full benefit package is offered.
What you will be doing:
•Under the direct supervision of the Director, the Clinical Dietitian plans, directs and provides nutritional care to patients, conducts nutrition assessments, and supervises the work of Food Production Supervisor directly related to clinical patient services.
•Responsible for nutritional care of in-center dialysis and cancer center patients as outlined in federal and state regulations.
•Participates in state and federal facility inspections as needed.
•Responsible for upholding medical center policies as delineated in policy and procedure manuals. Develops nutrition related policies as needed.
•As part of the interdisciplinary team, responsible for patient assessment and plan of care according to regulations and department policy. Active participate in patient care conferences.
•Responsible for developing or obtaining patient nutrition education materials.
•Counsels patient, family, significant other or caregiver on prescribed diet and monitors adherence and response to therapy. Recommends appropriate feeding methods/formula or meal patterns (i.e. IDPN, supplements).
•Reviews monthly lab work on an individual basis and intervene as appropriate in collaboration with patient’s physician.
•Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team regarding assessing/monitoring dialysis adequacy, renal bone disease, anemia and iron status, and sodium/volume control including monitoring labs and medications. Assists in development and utilization of protocols.
•Maintains current progress notes for all patients in compliance with facility policy to assure compliance with regulations and, if applicable, state regulations.
•Responsible for a comprehensive nutrition assessment within 30 days of admission, 90 days, then annually or more often as indicated for ESRD patients, and monthly monitoring for acute kidney injury (AKI) patients.
•Responsible for sharing information with entire healthcare team.
•Active member of the Dialysis Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Committee (QAPI).
•Becomes proficient in MIQS, the dialysis management software.
•Participates in mandatory in-services and in educational programs.
•Educates staff, students, and new dietitians on renal nutrition.
•Communicates with long and short-term care facilities, home care, local nutritional programs, and sales representatives and others, as indicated.
•Participates in department performance improvement activities as assigned and attends required training. Active member of the Dialysis Quality Assessment & Improvement Committee (QAPI).
Additional info:
•The position is located on the shores of Lake Erie in north central Ohio and voted "Best Coastal Small Town in America".
•The position reports to the Director and work within a great team of caring, compassionate people.
If you're a dedicated Dietitian seeking a rewarding career in a supportive healthcare environment, look no further. Join us in north central Ohio and become part of our exceptional team dedicated to providing top-notch care to our community. Apply now and take the next step in your career journey!