Dietitian, Long Term Care Center, Part-time, with - Miami, United States - Jackson Health System

Jackson Health System

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Miami, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Part time

Description

Jackson Memorial Long-Term Care Center

Department:
Jackson Memorial Long Term care center

Address: 2500 N.W. 22nd Avenue - Miami, FL 33142

Shift Details:
Part-Time with Benefits, Days

Why Jackson Memorial Long-Term Care Center:
Jackson Memorial Long-Term Care Center is a non-profit, 180-bed skilled nursing facility licensed by the state of Florida.

JMLTCC is one of two skilled nursing facilities owned and operated by Miami-Dade County, Public Health Trust and Jackson Health System to assist Jackson Memorial Hospital with the timely discharge of patients who cannot be easily discharged from the hospital to home or other community nursing homes.

Summary
The Dietitian primarily responsibility is to assesses the nutritional and age specific needs of patients. The Dietitian, will assist as needed, in the assessment of patients in all ages.

The Dietitian develops and implements nutritional care plans; communicates information pertinent to the nutritional care of the patient through documentation in the patient's medical record and verbally with other care providers.

Provides high quality, evidence-based care to patients. Develops and maintains regular and therapeutic meals/menus. Provides nutrition counseling to patients of all ages, their families and/or significant other.

The Dietitian actively participates in projects, committees, and/or task forces to improve department and hospital processes and patient care outcome.

Stays current with most recent nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications and standards of practice.

Supervision is received from a professional superior who reviews results for adherence to standards and established hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Assesses nutritional status of patients and initiates appropriate nutritional care in accordance with established guidelines.
Reviews medical orders for all diets for patients.
Develops and implements nutrition care plans based upon assessment of the patient.
Evaluates patient's response, updates care plan and documents assessment plan and response in the patient record.
Collaborates with physician and health care team to coordinate care Charts admitting diet orders on all patients (delegates task to Dietetic Technician.
Instructs or counsels patients on nutritional needs, diet modifications, and food/drug interactions.
Collaborates with the Food Service department to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients.
Teaches nutrition classes for patients, hospital personnel and community groups.
Assumes preceptor role for new associates, student dietitians and/or student volunteers and dietetic interns.
Assigns daily patient care responsibilities to the Dietetic Technician.
Resource for physicians, hospital personnel and the community regarding nutrition practices.
Maintains knowledge of current trends in nutrition.
Maintains professional standards by participating in inservices, committees, etc.
Actively participates in projects, committees, and/or task forces to improve department and hospital processes and patient care outcomes.
Stays current with most recent nutritionrelated trends, research, policy, certifications and standards of practice.
Calculates modified diets for, specific age populations, diabetic patients and other modified dietary needs, and provides diet counseling for all level III patients who require it, while maintaining hospital safety standards.
Demonstrates the ability to assess and react to the needs of patients/customers relative to their age specific, physical, psychosocial, communication, cultural and spiritual needs in an effective and timely manner.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all other disciplines responsible for provision of services to patients/customers.
Interacts in a collaborative manner with patients, families and other members of the health care team.
Initiates or participates in performance improvement activities which increase patient satisfaction, operating efficiency and positive patient outcomes.
Identifies, reports and resolves process barriers utilizing appropriate/timely interventions.
Participates in the ongoing orientation process/training of employees.
Completes crosstraining as required.
Charts appropriately in the patient medical record after each patient contact.
Shows initiative; needs no reminder to complete assigned work; offers to help others when own assignments are completed.
Assumes responsibility for a program unit efficiency and productivity and meets clinical productivity standards.
Understands and applies PHT and DSA policies.
Follows policies and procedures and uses sound judgment to perform job duties.
Maximizes available resources and avoids waste/ duplication.
Utilizes available PHT and community resources effectively.
Demonstrates flexibility and adapts to changing workloads as necessary