Clinical Dietician

CommonSpirit Health•Lakewood, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Be part of something bigger at the Commonspirit Cancer Center Lakewood, A Department of St. Anthony Summit. With a new 22,000 sq. ft. expansion, we are growing to provide even greater cancer care to our neighbors in western Denver. Our multidisciplinary team includes top surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, oncology-certified nurses, genetic counselors, and dedicated support staff—all working together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients. We offer comprehensive services in Hematology/Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Surgical Oncology. Our care model combines advanced treatments like chemotherapy and radiation with integrative therapies including acupuncture and massage. Step into a compassionate environment where support, compassion, and innovation come together to make a real difference. You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. As an entry level clinician, the Clinical Dietitian I assesses the nutritional status of the patient using recognized tools of assessment, and recommends & counsels patients, family, and/or caregivers on the appropriate nutrition plan to improve the patient's disease or condition management. Works with the general patient population, as well as with patients in more complex levels of care under the supervision of a Clinical Dietitian II or Clinical Nutrition Director. Performs nutritional assessment using age and gender appropriate standards, cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and utilizing validated assessment tools resulting in nutrition-related diagnosis when indicated. Conducts routine screening to identify patients at nutritional risk. Collaborates within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute to facilitating care and identifying patients at nutrition risk or needing higher levels of care. Implements targeted and specific nutrition intervention(s). Provides customized nutrition education to patients and/or families and caregivers. Works within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute toward overall patient care. Closely monitors, evaluates and rescreens patient nutrition status as appropriate. Updates plan of care as necessary. Follow up with patients as needed. Develops an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription unique to patient's specific needs, in accordance with physicians' orders. Monitors and evaluates patient response to interventions by meeting specific measurable goals documented in the nutrition care plan in a timely and thorough manner in the medical record. Collaborates with the Food and Nutrition Services team to enhance patient experience. This includes participating in test trays, menu reviews, periodic auditing of trayline for accuracy of diet orders, validating menu compliance with the facility Diet Manual Handbook and Nutrition Care Manual (NCM), supporting with patient interactive positions (i.e. dietitians, diet clerks, interns, etc.), maintaining communication with patients, staff, and guests and providing excellent customer service. Participates in peer reviews and chart audits, and collaborates in Diet Manual Handbook training for all clinical staff (new registered dietitians, nurses, therapists, physicians, etc.), including how to access it in hard and soft copy. Other duties as assigned by the leader.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with completion of accredited dietetics program (ACEND - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics).
Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
Until registration is obtained, documentation in a patient’s medical record must be signed off on by a dietitian that is registered and licensed (if applicable).
State Licensure:AR - within 3 months
State Licensure:GA - within 3 months
State Licensure:IA - within 3 months
State Licensure:KS - within 3 months
State Licensure:KY - within 3 months
State Licensure:MN - within 3 months
State Licensure:NE - within 3 months
State Licensure:NV - within 3 months
State Licensure:ND - within 3 months
State Licensure:OH - within 3 months
State Licensure:TN - within 3 months
State Licensure:TX - within 3 months
State Licensure:UT - within 3 months
State Licensure: WA - within 3 months

Responsibilities

Assesses the nutritional status of the patient using recognized tools of assessment, and recommends & counsels patients, family, and/or caregivers on the appropriate nutrition plan to improve the patient's disease or condition management.
Performs nutritional assessment using age and gender appropriate standards, cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and utilizing validated assessment tools resulting in nutrition-related diagnosis when indicated.
Conducts routine screening to identify patients at nutritional risk.
Collaborates within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute to facilitating care and identifying patients at nutrition risk or needing higher levels of care.
Implements targeted and specific nutrition intervention(s).
Provides customized nutrition education to patients and/or families and caregivers.
Works within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute toward overall patient care.
Closely monitors, evaluates and rescreens patient nutrition status as appropriate.
Updates plan of care as necessary.
Follow up with patients as needed.
Develops an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription unique to patient's specific needs, in accordance with physicians' orders.
Monitors and evaluates patient response to interventions by meeting specific measurable goals documented in the nutrition care plan in a timely and thorough manner in the medical record.
Collaborates with the Food and Nutrition Services team to enhance patient experience.
Participates in peer reviews and chart audits, and collaborates in Diet Manual Handbook training for all clinical staff (new registered dietitians, nurses, therapists, physicians, etc.), including how to access it in hard and soft copy.
Other duties as assigned by the leader.