Registered Dietitian - Westfield, United States - Baystate Health

Description

Summary:Under the general supervision of the department leadership, the Registered Dietitian (RD) practices within the Academy of Nutrition Dietetics's Scope of Practice in Nutrition Care and Scope of Professional Performance, the MA Statutes and Regulations (Dietitians and Nutritionists) and demonstrates Baystate Health's core values. The RD demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide expected standards of care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, spiritual, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of patients. The RD assumes responsibility for the patient's nutrition plan of care and is held accountable for decisions specific to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nutrition plan of care. The RD provides care directly to patients and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members. The RD participates in committees and/or PI initiatives. The RD seeks to improve knowledge and skill, completes requisite continuing education to meet Clinical Ladder requirements, and complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies. RD is in good standing with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensure Board of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.


Job Responsibilities:

1) Demonstrates organizational skills that maintain safe delivery of the standard of care for assigned patients/families. Manages own assignment by delegating effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members when indicated.?2) Conducts accurate age-appropriate clinical assessments; identifies and prioritizes nutrition diagnosis; leverages patient/family strengths to enhance patient-centered care; develops, implements, and evaluates the patient's individualized care plan.


Adheres to Nutrition Care Process:

• Applies critical thinking skills to integrate current clinical evidence and/or cultural/religious needs to identify nutrition problems accurately.
• Develops interdisciplinary patient/family centered care plan and determines monitoring/evaluation methods.

Seeks assistance on complex cases from the Clinical Nutrition Practice Coordinator and Educator or senior dietitians. Enters orders in EMR following independent order writing privilege3)

Manages and enters parenteral nutrition orders in the EMR under the supervision of the Clinical Nutrition Practice Coordinator and educator (until competence validated) and in collaboration with physicians/interdisciplinary team; electrolyte/acid-base, divalent, micronutrients, macronutrients, glycemic control and fluid.

(As required based on location and patient population.

4) Manages and enters tube feeding orders in the EMR under the supervision of the Clinical Nutrition Practice Coordinator and educator (until competence validated) and in collaboration with physicians/interdisciplinary team:

macronutrients, micronutrients, glycemic control, and fluid. (As required based on location and patient population).5)

Develop and provide effective therapeutic diet education to patients/families utilizing appropriate resources and teaching methods.6) Demonstrates caring practice that creates a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff. Respects patient/family dignity and privacy in all patient/family interactions. Establishes and maintains mutual trust within the dietitian-patient/family relationship and engages patient/family participation in care7) Documents assessments, interventions, and monitoring/evaluation according to policy.8) Adheres to practice guidelines:
a) utilizes standards of care, policies, and procedures to support clinical decision-making, b) seeks guidance from appropriate resources, and c) demonstrates knowledge of performance improvement initiatives.9)

Develop and coordinate a nutrition support discharge plan in collaboration with the MD/interdisciplinary team, Case Management, and patient/family utilizing appropriate resources and referrals, including community resources, with guidance from the Clinical Nutrition Practice Coordinator and Educator or senior dietitians.

(As required based on location and patient population)10) Addresses patient experience concerns promptly and objectively. Escalates to leadership as needed.11) Recognizes ethical dilemmas within one's practice area and utilizes available resources to intervene appropriately. Seeks guidance from the Clinical Practice Coordinator, Educator, or a senior dietitian where needed.12) Participates in a departmental committee.13) Serves as a resource and provides nutrition education to the interdisciplinary team members and the community at large14) Respect diverse views and approaches and contribute to maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.

15) Demonstrates effective communication skills:
written and verbal16)

Completes annual competencies and mandatory education requirements17) Demonstrates progress in meeting professional goals18) Adheres to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics professional code of ethics
Minimally Required Education:Bachelor's Degree- Food & Nutrition, Dietetics, Human Nutrition or related field; completion of accredited DPD program
Preferred EducationMaster's Degree - Required for those who became certified RD in 2024 or thereafter

Required Work Experience:1) Completing a supervised practice program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition & Dietetics


Preferred Work Experience:

*1)
Non indicatedSkills and Competencies:
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Education:


Bachelor of Science:
Nutrition (Required), Master of Science: NutritionCertifications:
Licensed Dietician

• Other, Registered Dietician
• Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsEqual Employment Opportunity Employer**Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.