Organization:

Position Overview:

Addresses the nutritional issues that arise from medical conditions, including surgical support, weight concerns, dietary guidelines for food allergies and intolerances, and lifestyle change support related to nutrition and diet. Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to provide input to and implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Description:

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

NUTRITIONAL SERVICES • Provides clinical inpatient and outpatient medical nutrition therapy (MNT) including nutrition education, assessment and treatment to patients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric. • Delivers Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) to patients with diabetes, pre diabetes, or diabetes-related diseases. • Interprets data to formulate a comprehensive nutrition assessment and consultation that determines requirements for treatment, precautions to be observed and required education, and modifies plan as needed. • Educates the patient on the therapy or treatment in a clear and professional manner to alleviate fear and anxiety. • Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames.
CLERICAL • Performs general clerical tasks, such as answering phones; updating patient appointments; or retrieving, entering, and revising patient electronic health records (EHR). • Prepares and completes accurate documentation related to patient, including all therapy performed in medical and departmental records.
SAFETY • Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment, including cleaning and disinfecting equipment after each use.
COMPLIANCE • Maintains strictest confidence of all patient protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure. • Performs care in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of patient privacy and care. • Retains certification and completes mandated continuing education requirements to meet facility and regulatory agencies accreditation and licensure requirements.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's: Food and Nutrition, Dietetics or related field. or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

RD-Registered Dietitian

EXPERIENCE

2 years experience requires basic clinical and practical experience as a Registered Dietician

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of various nutritional principles, procedures, views, and equipment used in the treatment of patients with varying medical conditions.
Capable of performing routine nutritional therapy as well as a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR).
Interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Treat patients ranging in age from neonate to geriatric.


PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

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The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.