Job Overview:

Principal accountabilities include planning, directly participating in and documenting all aspects of the nutritional care of patients in assigned areas. Performs nutritional assessment and documents nutrition diagnosis based on guidelines outlined by the nutrition care process Discusses the nutrition diagnosis and provides nutrition counseling that outlines nutrition goals with patient, families, and other team members when possible. Collaborates with internal and external resources to implement nutritional care plan 
Monitor and evaluates the effectiveness of the patients nutrition care plan and revises plan as needed
Relates basic principles of nutrition to staff, health care team members and community 
Reviews current research to enhance professional practice Serves on at least one hospital committee and provides pertinent feedback positively impacting decisions that affect the department, hospital and community
Demonstrates awareness of professional time management and uses time efficiently and productively Is open to change and has the ability to alter ones task with minimal loss of efficacy

Job Requirements:

As of 1/1/24, new practitioners are required to have a Master’s Degree in Dietetics.  If eligible or registered prior to 1/1/24, Bachelor’s Degree is Dietetics is required;
Dietetic limited permit is accepted upon hire 
Required to pass RD exam within 6 months of hire date.  Applicants not on a limited permit are required to have both Ohio Licensure AND Registration
General clinical knowledge of adult learning principles
Up to 1 experience in a related field

 

Job Responsibilities:

Clinical Competency/Continued Education: Utilizes all components of Nutrition Care Process in care planning.  Writes appropriate PES statements, and documents discharge plan consistently. Evaluate and monitor the effects of nutrition plans and practices and make changes as needed. Keeps abreast of new nutrition research through continuing education opportunities, attending at least one educational session in focus area of practice a year, and keeps CDR education record updated.

Patient Education: Assesses patient's learning needs including cultural and religious beliefs, emotional and age specific barriers, desire and motivation to learn, and diet history when completing patient educations.  Individualizes patients' intervention goals and documentation is complete per department standards.

Projects: Complete a small project/bright idea such as updating (non-patient education) clinical resource, published nutrition article, education session on unit or organized a journal club reviewing a research article(s) with a group of Clinical Dietitians in the system etc.

Time Management/Flexibility: Demonstrates awareness of professional time management. On average meets patient ratio goals. Demonstrates flexibility and is able to adjust schedule to meet daily needs.     

New Hire/Training, and Development: Creates a welcoming atmosphere, reviews trainee's documentation, observe trainees patient interactions and provided feedback in a constructive/positive manner consistently when training new hires and/or dietetic interns.

Leadership/Teamwork: Provides constructive feedback to move initiatives forward during department discussion/meetings

Other Job-Related Information:

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community