- Provides medical nutrition therapy to patients.
- Obtains nutrition/dietary histories of patients on referral, records and analyzes finding, evaluates the patient's dietary and nutritional needs, in consultation with clinical staff, suggests changes as indicated; at appropriate intervals re-evaluates the patient's dietary/nutritional needs/maintains adequate records.
- Plans educational programs and curricula which include: written objectives, methods, content and evaluation. Implements the educational program for patients: prepares, reviews and uses a variety of audio-visual materials.
- Provides information needed on nutritional component for MPHC grants.
- Must be a Registered Dietitian and member of the American Dietetic Association.
- Demonstrates knowledge of developmental changes in age and adjusts prescribed treatment accordingly.
- Assures that appropriate nutrition education materials are distributed and assessable to patients and staff in each department.
- Provides nutrition consultation and in-service education to professional and paraprofessional staff (as well as to the staff of other agencies which relate to the Center) when requested.
- Participates in MPHC and community health fairs when invited as scheduling permits.
- Participates in studies/grant evaluations and updates. May initiate nutrition studies as appropriate.
- Attends in-house staff meetings/committee meetings.
- Knowledge of nutrition and dietary principles. Able to apply this knowledge in providing high quality nutritional care.
- Knowledge of relationship between nutrition and disease. Able to explain this relationship to patients at an appropriate level, prescribe relevant dietary changes.
- Possesses good communication skills.
- Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff and the public.
- Serves as a resource person for MPHC staff and patients regarding nutrition information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to embrace differences among people and able to interact with internal staff as well as external contacts in a culturally competent and respectful manner.
- Promotes positive patient/guest relation in accordance with MPHC policies, providing a high level of quality in personal attention and service to patients and visitors.
- Complies with MPHC Safety Policies and Procedures. Ensures compliance with governmental licensing and regulatory requirements where applicable. Conducts annual review of and complete/suggest on-going revisions of the Policies and Procedures specific to his/her department. Maintains familiarity with and abide by all established facility and departmental policies and procedures, noting changes when they are published/posted. Conducts himself/herself in a manner consistent with the Mission Statement and Values of MPHC.
- Observes and respects the confidentiality of information in regard to patients, visitors and co-workers employees including salary information, if exposed to any of the above referenced information in the course of his/her job function.
- Dresses according to MPHC's dress code policy and procedure, as well as, complies with specific departmental regulations pertaining to employee appearance.
- Demonstrates an understanding of facility organizational structure by utilization of appropriate channels of communication. Maintain consistent, timely communication regarding all facets of departmental activities with his/her co-workers, therefore, demonstrating good customer service skills with both external and internal customers.
- Obtains diet and related medical/personal history.
- Assesses patient's nutritional needs and determines the approach most likely to achieve compliance.
- Evaluates nutrient adequacy of current diet and makes appropriate recommendations.
- Provides dietary education at the patient's level of understanding.
- Communicates with clinical staff when indicated.
- Includes summary of Medical Nutrition Therapy in patient's medical chart.
- Provides follow-up evaluation through office visits or nutrition classes.
- Plans and implements nutrition education programs for patients.
- Includes written objectives, appropriate content, teaching methods and materials.
- Evaluates objectives and revises curriculum as necessary.
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Registered Dietitian - Phoenix, United States - Mountain Park Health Center
Description
Job Description
Job Description**SIGN ON BONUS INCLUDED**
**HYBRID SCHEDULE OPTION**
SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian (RD) Manager, the Registered Dietitian performs professional work involved in the mentoring of employees, provides comprehensive nutrition assessments and high priority nutrition counseling services to participants of Mountain Park Health Center (MPHC) according to federal guidelines, rules and regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
MAJOR DUTIES:
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Patient/Group Education
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION
Bachelor degree or higher, from an accredited college or university, in Human Nutrition, Food Science, Public Health or related field.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Bilingual (Spanish/English, Somali/English) preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Registered Dietitian (or Registration eligible) with the American Dietetic Association. Member of the American Dietetic Association. Maintains registration status through continuing education.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
1+ years in nutrition preferred
TYPE OF EXPERIENCE
Experience in community nutrition, counseling low-income, high-risk patients of specific dietary needs preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Mountain Park Health Center (MPHC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to all federal and state law, MPHC prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. MPHC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Company DescriptionOur team of health professionals always puts our patients first. Mountain Park patients have access to a Care Team made up of a primary care physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner, clinical pharmacist, behavioral health consultant and registered dietitian all in one exam room. With on-site services like lab and pharmacy, you'll get the care you need all under one roof.