Clinical Dietitian

JOB POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Pages:
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Department: FLSA Status: WC Code:
Prism Health Care Services, Inc. Exempt & Non-Exempt 8826
Supervisors Title: Date:
Clinical Nutrition Manager 02/2022

Basic Function:

Under the direction of the Clinical Nutrition Manager this position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing skilled nursing facility resident care plans in accordance with the
Commission of Registered Dietetics Association. This role is an integral part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
Requirements:

1. Position requires a bachelor’s degree (BA) from a 4-year college or university.
2. Previous experience in long term skilled care preferred.
3. Position requires Registered Dietitian with the Commission of Registered Dietetics Association and Licensed Dietitian status in state practicing.
4. Clinical Malnutrition Certification preferred
5. Knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Office) and computerized charting applications-Point Click Care.
6. Ability to communicate (both verbal and written) effectively with clients, customers of client and support staff.
7. Prepares and gathers information to complete accurate and detailed patient visit report.
8. Ability to convert supplements, parenteral and enteral supplements .
9. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
10. Ability to analyze and solve problems.
11. Must have a valid driver’s license.
12. Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary team in long term skilled care facility.

ADA CHECKLIST FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES & REQUIREMENTS, VISUAL ACUITY, AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF
THE POSITION
The following is a list of abilities required for this position unless reasonable accommodations can be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Physical Activity - Sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time at employee workstation. Occasionally move about the inside of the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, or attend meetings.
• Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers or customers accurately.
• Visual Acuity - The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures or viewing a computer terminal.
• Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Conditions - The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; tasks are completed in an office environment.
• Finger Dexterity - Typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a desk telephone, cellphone, calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Perform nutritional and professional services to customers whose care is provided by entities under contract with Prism for such services
• Maintain adherence to established professional standards of practice for dietetic professionals.
• Serve as professional resource for in-service education, and nutritional guidance to allied health professionals in accordance with established professional standards
• Act as liaison with medical, nursing staffs, social services, dining services, and administrative staffs, participating in the development of dietetic policies and procedures
• Assist allied professional health workers and food service employees in training, sanitation, and compliance in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health standards of care.
• Attend interdisciplinary skin/weight meetings
• Report and evaluate with the facility administrator or his designee, the adequacy and appropriateness of dietary services
• Record all nutritional care assessments, findings, and recommendations in the medical record, in accordance with established standards
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian license (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Evanston, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person