A Registry Dietitian will work under the administrative direction of the Director of Food and Nutritional Services and work on a PRN basis.
We are looking for a knowledgeable dietitian who is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals and lead healthier lives. Dietitians will develop trusting partnerships with their patients. They will learn about patient health concerns, goals, dietary restrictions, and preferences and work with them to create a healthier nutrition plan.
Successful dietitians are experts on all matters concerning diet and nutrition. They should be analytical, caring, and knowledgeable with good communication, active listening, problem solving, and computer skills.
These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, following the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.
Dietitian Responsibilities:
- Directs dietary care of patients and residents with special needs including screening, assessment, intervention, care and discharge planning to ensure patient nutrition needs and satisfaction levels are met.
- Developing nutrition plans for patients, including specifications, methods and timetables depending on patient and resident status and needs.
- Counsel patients/residents and their families on proper nutritional care.
- Attend patient rounding.
- Maintains facility standards, policies and procedures for nutrition assessments and care planning of patients and residents. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
- Compiling information and tracking client progress towards their health goals.
- Entering patient information into patient database.
- Keeping informed about the latest discoveries in nutrition.
Requirements:
- Graduate degree from an accredited dietetics program.
- Registration and licensing required.
- A satisfactory combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and listening skills.
- Willingness to continue training and research to keep current on the latest discoveries and developments in the field
- Strong computer and data entry skills
Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!