CLINICAL DIETITIAN FULL TIME DAYS HYBRID

Company: Trinity Health
Location: Ontario
Posted on: August 24, 2024

Job Description:

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Position Purpose:Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Ontario, OR is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join their team. This is a hybrid position including some onsite shifts and some remote shifts.At Saint Alphonsus, Clinical Dietitians plan, coordinate and implement medical nutrition therapy services for assigned populations with nutrition screening and the Nutrition Care Process (NCP).Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Schedule Information: This position is full-time, scheduled for 36 hours a week and is eligible for hybrid/remote work. The schedule would include a mixture of onsite and remote shifts. Onsite shifts would be at the Ontario or Baker City Hospitals.
• Day 1 Benefits : Colleagues are eligible for benefits from their very first day with the team.Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Coordinated Program, Dietetic Program, Dietetic Internship or Pre-professional Practice program all accredited by the Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education (CAADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required.
  • Registered Dietitian or RD eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. If RD-eligible, must pass the examination and registration for RD designation within 90-days of hire.
  • Must be licensed in state of employee's primary work location within 90 days of hire.
  • 3-5 years of clinical nutrition experience is preferred.
  • If working in the outpatient environment, licensure in both states of Oregon and Idaho are required.
  • Basic computer skills including proficiency in an electronic health record.What You Will Do:
    • Develops and implements nutrition care plans based on patients educational, cultural, and support needs for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric as applicable). The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics "Nutrition Care Process" is used to develop the Nutrition Care Plan. Performs the Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam when applicable.
    • Develops nutrition education materials and programs to support objectives and goals of the department as needed.
    • Collaborates with providers, physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other members of the healthcare team or other departments to determine, coordinate and provide medical nutrition therapy.
    • Provides and/or coordinates appropriate nutrition care services as they transition throughout the continuum of care settings (i.e. services such as order management, pre-authorization of nutrition services).
    • Develops and provides education, training, consulting, and counseling services throughout the organization for patients, colleagues, and the community after determining educational, cultural and support needs. Serves as a resource on diet and nutrition in relation to various disease states (i.e. cancer) to staff, providers and the community.
    • Develops and updates nutrition related education materials and programs to support objectives and goals of the department.
    • Helps to develop and implement clinical nutrition and departmental policies and procedures on nutrition-related support, accreditation, and quality assurance requirements taking into account nutrition trends.
    • Serves on Advisory and Performance Improvement Committees and participates on other committees, programs and community activities as directed and/or assigned.
    • Serves as a resource on diet, nutrition and medical nutrition therapy for colleagues, physicians/providers and community.
    • Active participant in clinical nutrition productivity; record keeping, evaluation and analysis.
    • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and follows the organizations policies and procedures.
    • Maintains Continuing Education Units (CEU) and system competencies in related inpatient/outpatient areas such as oncology, obesity, nutrition support, bariatrics, etc.
    • Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effecti v ely with a broad range of people and age groups.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Proficient electronic medical charting skills.Highlights and Benefits:When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.
      • We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
      • Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
      • We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.Visit https://www.saintalphonsus.org/careers/ to learn more!Ministry/Facility Information:Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.
        • Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
        • The region's most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
        • Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity 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, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran

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