Registered Dietitian

PRN

8 hours per month

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist supports the referring physician by providing nutritional assessment, education, and management to patients with chronic conditions who are at risk for disease progression, complications, cognitive and functional decline.  In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Dietitian/Nutritionists develops and implements an individualized care plan designed to promote the patient’s understanding and management of their condition, optimize quality of life, and improve clinical outcomes. This role will also develop various nutritional programs for John Knox Village. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessment, education, and management to clients referred by physicians and/or multidiscipline care team.
• Provide instruction to clients in the use of modified diets as it related to health promotion and chronic conditions.
• Coordinate, implements, and evaluate nutritional education using National standards and guidelines.
• Evaluate patients for needed services and assist in closing “gaps” for needed health services (preventative and condition specific).
• Develop and deliver educational programs and appropriate teaching tools for various ethnic and cultural groups to support understanding of nutrition.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families, individual or group, in accordance with established plans.
• Maintain timely and complete documentation and billing of all care management encounters.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job.  Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs.  The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Master’s degree at a school accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE).
• Successful completion of CDR (Commission on Dietetic Registration) Exam.

Licenses/Certifications:

• National certification as a registered dietitian (RD)/registered dietician/nutritionist (RDN)
• Licensure as a dietician in the state of Missouri

Knowledge and Skills (required unless otherwise noted):

• Knowledge of nutrition guidelines in chronic disease management
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to work independently and rapidly develop productive and collaborative relationships with others.
• Knowledge of principles and case management guidelines in the assigned program arena.
• Advanced patient interviewing and assessment skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Current knowledge of standards of care and clinical guidelines for clients with chronic illness.
• Effective collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work autonomously, maintain work schedules, prioritize, and maintain productivity through proactive case finding and referrals.
• Working knowledge of insurance and regulatory guidelines for practice.
• Proficient in computer applications related to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic medical records.

Experience:

• At least four years’ experience as Registered Dietitian.

 SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• The associate is subject to inside environmental conditions which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The associate is exposed to infectious diseases.
• The associate is required to function around individuals with challenged mental capacities.
• Required to drive from one location to another if necessary, for services provided.

• All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light Work – Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• The associate is required to have visual acuity with or without correction to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or capabilities.

• The associate may be required to stand for sustained periods of time and walk from one site to another.
• The duties of this position require repetitive motions of the wrists, hand and/or fingers.

• The associate will reach hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction; push forward, downward, or outward; and lift objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects horizontally from position to position. 
• The associate will walk to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• The associate will talk to expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word accurately, loudly, and/or quickly; and hear sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

Supervision Received

Reports to Director of Dining Services

Supervision Given

Direction given is none.

EOE/D/V

Nicotine-Free & Drug Free Workplace

Post-offer background check and health screening required

Questions can be directed to [email protected]