Job Summary

A practitioner with a level of knowledge, skills and experience in dietetics practice necessary to be competent as a Registered Dietitian professional.

The Registered Dietitian's primary responsibilities include direct patient care through application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including the completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, developing nutrition focused, evidence based interventions (including the nutrition prescription, example: diet/feeding order; and coordinating services related to Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients) and nutrition monitoring and evaluation; and provides nutrition counseling and education for both inpatient and outpatient populations.

Confidently and respectfully collaborates with patients and the interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional care.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and contributes to a culture that aims to provide safe, high quality care.

Essential Functions

Competent RD requiring minimal supervision and self-leading skills to perform the duties and display the characteristics of a clinical professional. Identifies with and adheres to the code of ethics for the dietetics profession. Performs Nutrition Care Process and Nutrition Focused Physical Exam as appropriate for high quality patient care. Documents and maintains records according to the SOP for the RDN, legislation, regulations and organization policies. Precepts and teaches dietetic interns and other students, such as medical students.Specific to Rehabilitation & Nursing Centers (RNCs): Registered Dietitian is to collaborate with Manager, Nutrition Services at least 4 hours every 60 days.Maintains clinical productivity standards and accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities, including information for scheduling and billing.Confidently interacts with the interdisciplinary team to advocate for patient care and support a culture of nutrition.Coordinates services related to Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients.Contributes to and engages in improving department and organizational metrics.May engage in communication and interactions with the media on issues related to the focus area or other advanced clinical areas.

Qualifications

Required Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related fieldPreferred Master's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related fieldA practitioner with a level of knowledge, skills and experience in dietetics practice necessary to be competent as a Registered Dietitian professional. RequiredRequiredCRT-Registered Dietitian (RD) - CDR Commission on Dietetic Registration 120 Days requiredLIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines requiredCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association SH Lakeland Homecare 30 Days required OrCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross SH Lakeland Homecare 30 Days required

Physical Demands

Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsBilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsUnilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbsPushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbsPulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbsSitting: OccasionallyStanding: OccasionallyWalking: OccasionallyForward Bend - Standing: SeldomForward Bend - Sitting: SeldomTrunk Rotation - Standing: SeldomTrunk Rotation - Sitting: SeldomSquat: SeldomStair Climbing: SeldomReach - Above Shoulder: SeldomReach - at Shoulder or Below: SeldomHandling: OccasionallyForceful Grip > 5 lbs: SeldomForceful Pinch > 2 lbs: SeldomFinger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

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Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Nutrition Services - St Joseph

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

20

Hours of Work

8-4:30

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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