Dietitian

HealthPartners is hiring for a Dietitian

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Dietitian provides Medical Nutrition Therapy through screening, assessment and education with monitoring and follow-up of recommendations. Patients may be seen in an individual or group setting. Serves as a professional nutrition resource for PNHS serving its patients, employees, community, and providers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

BA or BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from an accredited college or university.

Completed an accredited internship, traineeship, CUP program or other acceptable route to ADA registration status.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Registered with the American Dietetic Association (RD).

Licensed Dietitian

Must have a valid driver's license and meet the insurability requirements relating to Park Nicollet's motor vehicle violation criteria.

This position requires credentialing, following the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: Personal Computer, Telephone, Fax Machine, Photocopier, Printer, and electronic medical record.

Demonstrated knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

Familiarity and compliance with matters of law, regulations and internal policies affecting the employment relationship, (including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, discrimination, and harassment laws).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

NA

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

NA

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong critical thinking, assessment, and problem-solving skills

Understands and applies teaching/learning principles.

Works independently, as well as collaboratively, displaying effective communication skills.

Supportive of team members

Works in concert with team members and interdisciplinary staff

Strong prioritization, multi-tasking skills and ability to handle large workload.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

(5-10%) - Conducts nutritional assessment and develops an individualized care plan for patients.

(5-10%) - Provides dietary instruction and designs individualized nutrition treatment plans as it pertains to patient diagnosis, secondary medical conditions, and patient specific goals, including tube feedings.

(<50%) - Delivers patient education and care. Tailors the educational process to best meet identified needs, including appropriate use of educational materials, use of interpreter. Engages the patient using patient-centered communication methodologies.

(5%) - Evaluates any lab results and modifies nutrition treatment plan accordingly, while recommending additional labs to medical providers deemed appropriate for patient treatment.

(<10%) - Attends huddles, treatment planning, care conferences and other meetings in respective work areas.

(<5%) - Assists in the development and production of new protocols, procedures, and programs.

(<5%) - Creates and supports formal and informal in-services on-site as well as in community.

(<5%) - Acts as liaison with departments/ disciplines/sponsors.

(<5%) - Develops, revises, and maintains patient education and other written materials needed for patient care.

(5-10%) - Collaborates and communicates with team- both verbal and written communication.

(<5%) - Maintains certification and registration licensure.

(<5%) - Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate assessment/education, ensuring application of age-appropriate principles.

(<5%) - Recommends appropriate exercises and physical activity to promote healthy living/lifestyle changes.

(<5%) - Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

(10%) - Documents care provided in Electronic Medical Record.

(<5%) - Ensures continuity of care through communication, collaboration, and coordination with other departments, providers within and outside the organization. Makes recommendations to providers regarding care plan, changes in therapy, and recommends laboratory tests.

(<5%) - Provides referrals for programs within organization or outside providers for further education, care, or social services.

(<5%) - Additional administrative tasks as assigned by manager.

*Job description rankings/percentages are intended to reflect normal averages over an extended period of time, and are subject to daily variances. Quality and efficiency standards should at no time be compromised to meet the average expectations expressed above. Job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate organization or department needs.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Values

All colleagues are expected to live our values:

Excellence: We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.

Compassion: We care and show empathy and respect for each person.

Partnership: We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.

Integrity: We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.

Additional Expectations:

Complies with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides input on safety issues, and promotes a safe work environment.

Maintains regular and timely attendance.

Protects confidentiality.

Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures.

Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i.e., licensure/certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.)

POPULATION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

Departments will need to determine the appropriate competencies in their areas for their specific patient populations documented in the essential duties section.

Examples of items that can be included are:

Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation specific to the needs of the population served.

Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members.

Integrates practices that supports patient safety, acknowledges variations in populations served.

Anticipates the needs of the population served as well as the unique characteristics of the communities served.

Anticipates the needs of the population in providing culturally responsive care and develops an individualized plan for patients and families.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

Please describe the degree to which the position directs the work of others or coordinates workflow of a clinic, department, or functional area. If applicable, indicate the number of people and the titles for which this position directly and/or indirectly directs the work of others or coordinates workflow.

Provides quality medical nutritional therapy to patients, employees, community, and providers. Dedicates time as a resource mentor. Consults with manager on issues having an impact on the department or division. Projects and orientation as assigned. Provides leadership and/or coordination of a project. Solely responsible for the daily management of assigned projects. Dedicates time to a combination of clinical care, group education/facilitation, and program development. Volunteers to serve on committees or special projects.

Critical Job Demands

Section 1: Place an "X' next to ONE of the terms that best describes the frequency for each of the Critical Demands.

Section 2: Place an "X" next to ONE of the terms that best describes the Strength Rating for this job classification which is expressed by one of five terms: Sedentary, Light, Medium, Heavy, and Very Heavy.

Note: During any patient handling task, if any caregiver is required to lift more than 35 lbs. of a patient's weight, assistive transfer devices should be used for the transfer.