Clinical Dietitian (H)

SSM Health

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About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health University Tower Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Provides comprehensive nutrition assessments and care planning for patients and/or residents and evaluates effectiveness of treatments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field
• No experience required
• State of Work Location: Illinois Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) And Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• State of Work Location: Missouri Dietitians - Missouri Division of Professional Registration And Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• State of Work Location: Oklahoma Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) And Licensed Dietitian - Oklahoma Medical Board Or Provisional Licensed Dietitian - Oklahoma Medical Board
• State of Work Location: Wisconsin Dietitian - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services And Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Responsibilities

• Directs the nutritional care of patients and/or residents with special needs including screening, assessment, intervention, care and discharge planning to ensure patient and /or resident nutrition needs and customer satisfaction are met.
• Adheres to all care standards from federal, state and Joint Commission standards for delivery of nutrition care.
• Monitors patient progress, reassesses and makes adjustments to care plan as appropriate.
• Participates in discharge planning and assists the patient and family with education and resources needed.
• Collaborates with and advises physicians, nurses, therapists and other care providers regarding issues related to patient nutritional care.
• Actively participates in care coordination meetings.
• Identifies patients needing nutrition education and initiates the education process by assessing educational needs and identifying resources for on-going nutrition care.
• Considers age, cultural practices, emotional barriers, desire and motivation to learn, physical and cognitive limitations.
• Involves patient family/significant other in education.
• Selects, adapts and develops nutrition education materials and techniques to accomplish patient goals.
• Contributes to the nutrition education experiences of medical residents, nurses, pharmacists or other interested parties as requested.
• Provides nutrition information and education to community by presenting nutrition education programs that are planned, factual, appropriate for audience and of appropriate length. Handouts/audiovisual aides are used when suitable
• Remains up to date on advances in nutrition and diet therapy through continuing education to possess most up-to-date knowledge of meet clients' needs.
• Provides input and recommendations to revise clinical guidelines and or procurement of educational materials to assure best practices.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level