Per Diem Bariatric Dietitian

Job Summary

This position reports to the M e tabo l ic a n d B a ri a tric S u rg e ry P rogr a m Practice Manager / C oordi n a tor an d/or su r geo n s. The M e tabolic a n d B a ri a t r ic S u rg e ry D i e ti t i a n p r ov i des n u trition guida nc e a n d c o un s e li n g to me tabolic a n d ba r i a tric s u rg e ry pati en ts t h ro u gh dev e lopm en t, i m pl emen tation, an d m o n itori n g of di e tary re c om men dat i o n s p e rtai n i n g to w e ig h t loss su r ge r y. Provision o f c li n i ca l n u trition ca re r e q u ir e s k n ow le dge of the p ri nc ipl e s of w e ig h t loss s u rg e ry a n d t h e a b ility to a na lyze data, a ss e ss n u trition s tatus a n d fo rmu l a te n u trit i on c a re p l an s.

Essential Duties and

Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Scr e e n i n g and A ss e ss m e n t — Ass e ss the me t a bolic a n d ba r i a tric s u rg e r y pati en t by s c r een i n g the m e di ca l r ec ord; c ompl e ting a c o m p r ehen sive ass e ss men t bas e d on me di ca l r ec ord d a ta a n d i n tervi e w w ith t h e pati e n t; a n d by ass e ssi n g the pa tie n t bas e d on r e ligious, cu ltur a l a n d eth n ic p r e f e r ence s.
• Nutrit i on C o u n s e l i n g — R ec om men ds a pp r opr i a te n u trition i n terv en tion to the me tabolic a n d ba r i a tric s u rg e ry pati en t pr e ope ra t i ve l y an d pos t o pe ra ti v e ly bas e d on s u bje c ti v e a n d o bje c ti v e data, in c l u ding b u t n ot l i m ited t o , p r ot e in p a r am e ters, iron l e ve l , vi t am in l e vels, an d ca l c i u m lev e l.
• E d u c a t i o n — E du ca tes p a t i en t bas e d on c u ltur a l, r e ligious a n d e th n ic p r e f e r ence s.  Individ ua liz e s p a tie n t e d uca tion m a ter ia ls bas e d on p a tie n t’s age a n d c o m pr ehen sion l e ve l s.  P r ovi d e s appr o pr i a te r e so u r ce s a n d e du ca tion a cc ordi n g to ide n tifi e d nee d. D o cumen ts e du ca tion p r ovi d e d , in c l u ding e v i de nc e of f am ily t each i n g ( a s a pplic a bl e ), measurable  u n de r sta n ding of pri nc ipl e s d is cu ss e d, a n d a ss e ss men t of a n ticip a ted c ompli ance .   P a rti c ip a tes in p a tie n t g ro u p t each i n g a s n ee ded.  S e rv e s as a n u trition e du ca tor by prov i ding e d uca tion, l ec tur e s a n d pr o gr am s t o St Mary’s Health System  Hospital sta f f, pati en ts an d c om mun i t y .  E val ua tes a n d dev e lops n u trition ed uca tion m a t e ri a ls.
• P e rfo r ma n c e I m p r ov e m e n t — I de n tifi e s iss ue s, col lec ts, ev a l ua tes a n d r e ports d a ta as a ssig ne d.  P a rti c ipat e s in probl e m s olving an d r e s ol u tion of i ss ue s.  Co l l a b or a tes w i th ot he rs in co mm i t te e s, w o rk g ro u ps or proj ec ts de s ign e d to impr o ve s e rvi ce s.
• C o m m un i c a t i o n — P a rt i c ipat e s in me tabolic a n d ba r i a tric s u rg e ry te a m r o un d s / mee tings an d a ssig ne d c om m i t t ee s.  Coll a borat e s with p h y si c i an s, nu rs e s a n d ot he r alli e d hea lth sta f f to provi d e p a tie n t c a r e .  Do cumen ts nu triti o n r e f e rr a ls, as n e e ded, t o e n s u re qu a lity n u tr i tion ca re t h r o u gho u t the co n tin uu m of ca r e .  Do cumen ts nu t r ition a l ca re in the m e di ca l r ec ord, acc ordi n g to establi she d p o l i c y, p ro ce du r e a n d s t an da r ds.
• D o c u m e nta t i o n — D o c u men ts de s ir e d o u tco me s sp ec i f ic t o t h e ind i vidu a l pati en t probl em (s ) , d i a gnosi s ( es ), l ea r n i n g ca pabiliti e s/l i m itations, a n d pr o gr e ss t ow a rds e stablis he d goal s
• P rofes s i o nal d e v e l o p m e n t — Ma i n tai n s C P E U’ s as r e quir e d b y the Commission of Dietetics Registration (CDR) and State Licensure in o r der t o m a i n tain credentials.  De v e lops a n d provi d e s i n - s e rvi c e e du ca tion t o dep a rtm e n t s t a f f , c oll ea gu e s a n d ot h e r dep a rtm e n ts.
• Ad m i n i s trati v e R e s po nsibi l iti e s — Ass i s ts w i th dev e lopm en t of dep a rt m en t sta n da r ds, guide l i ne s, an d poli c i e s a n d pro ce du re s. Ad he r e s to all r e gul a t ory s ta n da r d s.  S e rv e s as a p r ece p t or for di e tetic i n ter n s a n d/or st u de n t s.
• Other duties as consistent with this role. Job

Requirements

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps of the process.
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy.
• Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.
• Decision making, problem solving, and collaboration.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, hospital and medical staff, and physicians
• Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units.
• Ability to counsel and educate others.
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Must be able to speak clearly, read, write, and comprehend the English language. Education and Experience
• Licensure as a Dietitian
• Master’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or related area, granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university preferred.
• Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE).
• Bariatric Dietitian experience Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities. Our Core Values:
• Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
• Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
• Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
• Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history). Comp Range: $27.50 - $37.88 Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale.  At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.