Registered Dietitian/Food Services - Bend, United States - St. Charles Health System

Description

Typical pay range:
$ $43.40ST


CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEMJOB DESCRIPTIONTITLE:
Registered Dietitian Tier 1


REPORTS TO POSITION:
Nutrition and Diabetes Manager


DEPARTMENT:
Nutrition and Diabetes


DATE LAST REVIEWED:
August 30, 2017


OUR VISION:
Creating America's healthiest community, together


OUR MISSION:
In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value


OUR VALUES:
Accountability, Caring and Teamwork


DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY:
The Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes Department provides services in the inpatient, outpatient, and community setting

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Registered Dietitian Tier 1 at St.

Charles Health System participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary patient care team to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and education to meet the needs of identified patient population.

This role will be a temporary position and will help food services and the Clinical Nutrition Manager launch a new food service software program.

This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Applies information from the diet manual to food service menus. Assists with the MNT of new menus.
Learns software program for recipe analysis.
Will work closely with food service leaders, clinical nutrition manager, and diet aides.

Will help determine what foods are allowed on each therapeutic diet and will create standard work for the diet aides.

Stays current in nutrition knowledge as applied to patient populations. Participates and assists in a variety of quality improvement projects.
Flexibility in working hours, days, and facilities for weekend and vacation coverage, for a variety of registered dietitian positions. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies. Complete 1 clinical practice requirements per year, listed separately. Complete 15 CEU's per calendar year.
Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.


EDUCATION Required:
Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, plus completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved internship


Preferred:

Master's degreeLICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATIONRequired:
Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Current Oregon Licensure by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.

Licensed Dietitian by the Oregon Health Licensing Agency; or qualify for a Registered Dietitian certification within 3 months of being hired with St.

Charles Health System


Preferred:
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certificationEXPERIENCERequired: Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience


Preferred:
NAPERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

General:
Communication/Interpersonal:Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS. Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within SCHS and external customers/clients/potential employeesStrong team working and collaborative skillsAbility to effectively reach consensus with a diverse population with differing needsAbility to manage facilitation and consensus building among health care professionals and agencies and achieve expected resultsAbility to work under pressure in a fast-paced environmentOrganizational:Ability to multi-task and work independently Attention to detailExcellent organizational skills, written and oral communication and customer service skills, particularly in dealing with stressful personal interactionsStrong analytical, problem solving and decision making skillsExcellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

Mathematical Skills:
Performs basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) calculations.
Performs intermediate to advanced math (analysis, statistics, significant data or number manipulation).


Language Skills:
Read, write, speak and understand English

Computer:
Basic to intermediate ability and experience in computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office.
Basic experience in computer applications necessary to record time, obtain work directions, and complete assigned CBL's.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and Access), database management, and document preparation.
Demonstrated ability and experience in computer applications, use of electronic medical record keeping systems and MS Office.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Continually (75% or more): Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
Frequently (50%): Sitting, keyboard operation.

Occasionally (25%): Standing, walking, bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing, operation of a motor vehicle, ability to hear whispered speech level.

Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 11-50 pounds.
Exposure to Elemental FactorsOccasionally (25%): Chemical solution for Laboratory Caregivers.
Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area.
Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface.
Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP)

Exposure CategoryRisk for Exposure to BBPSchedule Weekly Hours:40

Caregiver Type:
TemporaryShift:First Shift (United States of America)

Is Exempt Position?NoJob Family:
DIETITIANScheduled Days of the Week:VariableShift Start &

End Time:
varies