Clinical Dietitian (CAP I) - Flex (Roanoke, VA, US, 24014)
Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: Onsite, Remote or Hybrid:
Onsite Plans and provides medical nutrition therapy and client
education for inpatients and outpatients ranging from neonates to
geriatrics. Conducts individualized nutrition assessment and
evaluation, and implements appropriate medical nutrition therapy
approaches. Provides advanced and specialized nutrition support and
communicates recommendations for changes in patient treatment plan
to physicians and hospital staff; Documents recommendations and
monitors changes and patient outcomes. Facilitates the development
and implementation of policies, procedures, and protocols related
to nutrition care. Evaluates and tracks data for outcomes and
related performance improvement measures, and makes recommendations
to improve quality. Develops and oversees patient and staff
educational materials regarding evidence-based medical nutrition
therapy. -Serves as the nutrition resource to the healthcare team
.
- Responds to inpatient consults and outpatient referrals and
establishes appropriate plan of care. -
- Evaluates the nutritional status of inpatients and outpatients
of all ages and recommends appropriate nutrition intervention based
on the age-specific patient population. Applies knowledge of growth
and development to appropriately assess patients of all ages.
- Develops, implements and documents in the medical record, the
nutritional plan of care in collaboration with other health care
providers with follow-up. -Documents results of assessments,
intervention recommendations and nutritional progress in the
medical record. -
- Identifies and documents evidence-based criteria to support a
physician's diagnosis of malnutrition. -Coordinates documentation
with Clinical Documentation Integrity medical coders to accurately
reflect clinical care.
- Calculates, evaluates and documents the assessment of
specialized and advanced enteral and parenteral nutrition support
according to ASPEN guidelines.
- Collaborates with inpatients and outpatients to identify
individualized educational needs. Coordinates individual and group
instructional activities.
- Serves as the nutrition educator for individuals and groups;
plans and provides presentations for the public, civic
organizations, business and industry, and healthcare care providers
(i.e. medical students, residents, physicians, nurses and staff
members) regarding nutrition topics. Conducts media interviews and
writes articles for publication. -May serve as clinical preceptor
for dietetic interns. -
- Collaborates with physicians and other members of the
healthcare team to develop and implement evidence-based nutrition
protocols, as well as educational programs and materials to meet
the needs of the target population. -Actively participates in
multidisciplinary team meetings established for inpatient units.
Acts as a liaison between nutrition services and other departments.
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- Cooperates with management and staff to meet the goals and
objectives of the department.
- Develops and executes performance improvement and quality
assurance projects with Director of Clinical Nutrition. -
- Monitors and reports quality and productivity on a regular and
timely basis. -Assists the Director of Clinical Nutrition in
coordinating activities of flex resource staff.
- Demonstrates our core values of accountability, teamwork,
communication, respect and quality. -Works to build and maintain a
professional environment which is welcoming, comfortable and
appealing. What We Require: Education: Bachelor of Science Degree
in Nutrition or Dietetics, as well as the completion of an Academy
of Nutrition and Dietitics approved internship or clinical
experience. Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietitian
Nutritionist (R.D.N.) ; Certified Diabetes Educator (C.D.E.)
desired for the Diabetes Education Program. - For Critical Care,
Oncology and Trauma Services, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician
(C.N.S.C.) preferred. - Other: Effective interpersonal,
communication and teamwork skills required. Keyboarding skills
required for automated computer systems, including electronic
medical records. Must successfully complete orientation and
competency for position. About Carilion This is Carilion Clinic ...
An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected
and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health
system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that
is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.
Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of
award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3
NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty
physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of
Medicine and Research Institute. Carilion is where you can make
your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a
difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are
kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. Requisition
Number: 140206 - Employment Status: Flex - Location: CRMH -
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - Shift: Day - Shift Details:
6-8 hours/day Monday-Friday PRN, weekends optional Recruiter:
TAMIKA D RICKMAN - Recruiter Email: tdrickman@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at
1-800-599-2537. Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Carilion Clinic is
a drug-free workplace.
Keywords: Carilion Clinic, Roanoke , Clinical Dietitian (CAP I) - Flex (Roanoke, VA, US, 24014), Other , Roanoke, Virginia
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