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This role is temporary. It is expected to be around a 12 week commitment.
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
Responsible for planning and executing nutritional services to the patients and health care team. Assist the Clinical Nutrition Supervisor with all phases of patient care related services and educational services.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Duty 1: Uses the nutrition care process to assess and implement the plan of care for assigned patients, including consultations as requested by the physician. Patients are followed up according to plan of care.
Duty 2: Appropriately identifies the need for nutrition support. Works with nursing and medical staff to ensure the patient receives optimal nutrition care. Calories and protein are properly calculated to patient's height weight, and age. Properly calculates additional nutrient levels based on patient assessment. Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical policies and procedures.
Duty 3: Educates individuals and groups utilizing appropriate techniques and materials. Materials are up to date and approved for use by the Clinical Nutrition Supervisor. Utilizes Power Point for group presentations when appropriate.
Duty 4: Assures compliance to Joint Commission, Ohio Department of Health and other regulatory agencies. Follows all department policies and procedures.
Duty 5: Maintains good rapport with medical and nursing staff as evidenced by peer review. Also maintains good rapport with patients and families.
Duty 6: Manages time efficiently, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and preparing reports as needed.
Duty 7: Actively participates in department meetings, nursing rounds, hospital committees and other meetings as assigned.
Duty 8: Participates in department performance improvement projects.
Duty 9: Supports community functions including but not limited to presentations, health fairs, and retails wellness initiatives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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