CLINICAL NUTRITION-PER DIEM REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Why Beebe?:

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview:

Shifts/Days of Week as needed. Minimum bachelor’s degree from a university or college and course work approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), passage of a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and Licensed by the State of Delaware (LDN). Previous work experience with medical nutrition therapy in an acute care or long-term care setting preferred. Responsibilities include collaboration with providers to identify and connect with patients in need of nutrition counseling, administers medical nutrition therapy as part of the health care team, establishes treatment plans and communicates with patients regarding program compliance, makes recommendations to primary care providers and assures compliance with standard practices and regulatory requirements. Applicants must have excellent customer service skills

Responsibilities:

Electronic Health Record documentation with use of the nutrition care process, standardized terminology and appropriate forms. Provides evidence based medical nutrition therapy and implements/updates a nutrition plan of care. Provides nutrition counseling and education to optimize nutritional status. Screens for Malnutrition Risk and performs Nutrition Focused Physical Examination (NFPE) when indicated. Provides appropriate Enteral Nutrition Support using ASPEN guidelines. Provides appropriate Parenteral Nutrition Support monitoring and recommendations when clinically indicated. Provides Hostess/Meal Delivery Support. Indicates when patients are NPO or on Clear diet for > 3 days then monitors appropriately. Documents BMI Screenings appropriately for low body weight, extreme obesity and for advance stroke certification. Makes referrals to appropriate resources and collaborates with other disciplines as indicated. Performs necessary organizational and administrative duties. Maintains and completes required reports and statistics.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an bachelor's Program in Nutrition or related field. Previous work experience with diet modifications in an acute care o r long-term care setting preferred. Must have Excellent Customer Service Skills .

Must have a current Delaware Dietitian/Nutritionist License

Competencies Skills:

Essential:
* Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
* Knowledge Of Basic Computer Programs
* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
* Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors

Credentials: Essential:
* LDIETNUTR - Dietician/Nutritionist
* RD - Registered Dietician
Education: