Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian(LMNT/RD) REPORTS TO Chief Nursing Officer

The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for providing comprehensive medical nutrition therapy and nutrition-related services to patients across the hospital setting. The Registered Dietitian will work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, dialysis personnel, diabetes education staff, rehabilitation services, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote optimal patient nutrition, health, and outcomes.

This position provides nutrition assessment, counseling, education, care planning, monitoring, and follow-up for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The Registered Dietitian will provide services to a diverse patient population, including patients admitted to the Patient Care Unit (PCU), patients receiving dialysis services, patients participating in diabetes education, and other patients requiring specialized nutrition intervention.

The Registered Dietitian will also participate in hospital education, quality improvement activities, regulatory and accreditation requirements, policy and procedure development, and other nutrition-related programs as assigned. Because this position serves a rural hospital environment, the Registered Dietitian is expected to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to assist with a variety of clinical and departmental needs within the scope of education, training, licensure, and hospital policy.

AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Nutrition Services Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients based on medical condition, nutritional status, diagnosis, treatment plan, and identified risk factors. Identify patients at nutritional risk and provide appropriate nutrition interventions. Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on assessment findings, physician orders, patient needs, and evidence-based practice.

Monitor and evaluate patients' nutritional status and response to nutrition interventions. Provide medical nutrition therapy for a variety of medical and disease conditions. Make appropriate recommendations regarding nutrition support, oral nutrition supplements, enteral nutrition, and parenteral nutrition in collaboration with the patient's healthcare team.

Make recommendations regarding appropriate diets, nutritional supplements, and therapeutic diets. Monitor laboratory values, weight trends, intake, output, medications, and other relevant clinical information as they relate to nutritional status. Participate in interdisciplinary patient care planning and communicate nutrition-related recommendations to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families in a manner appropriate to their health literacy, culture, learning needs, and readiness to learn. Provide appropriate discharge nutrition education and follow-up recommendations. Document all nutrition assessments, interventions, education, recommendations, and follow-up in the electronic medical record in accordance with hospital policy and professional standards.

PCU / Inpatient Services Provide nutrition assessment and follow-up for patients admitted to the Patient Care Unit (PCU), and/or other inpatient areas as indicated. Assist with nutrition management of patients with acute and chronic medical conditions. Collaborate with nursing and medical staff regarding patients with poor oral intake, weight loss, malnutrition risk, wounds, altered gastrointestinal function, diabetes, renal disease, cardiac disease, and other conditions requiring nutrition intervention.

Participate in interdisciplinary rounds or care conferences as appropriate. Assist in identifying patients who may benefit from additional nutrition intervention or referral. Dialysis / Renal Nutrition Provide nutrition assessment, education, counseling, and monitoring for patients receiving dialysis services.

Collaborate with dialysis nurses, physicians, and other members of the dialysis team regarding patients' nutritional needs. Monitor relevant nutritional indicators, including weight trends, dietary intake, laboratory values, fluid status, and other available clinical information. Provide individualized education related to renal diets, fluid management, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, protein, and other dietary considerations as appropriate to the patient's treatment plan.

Reinforce dietary recommendations and assist patients in developing realistic, sustainable nutrition goals. Participate in dialysis-related quality improvement activities and required documentation as applicable. Maintain appropriate communication with the dialysis team regarding nutrition concerns and recommendations.

Diabetes Education Provide individualized nutrition education and counseling to patients with diabetes and prediabetes. Participate in the hospital's diabetes education program and collaborate with other members of the diabetes education team. Educate patients regarding carbohydrate awareness, meal planning, portion control, glucose management, lifestyle modification, and other nutrition-related aspects of diabetes care.

Provide education appropriate to the patient's diagnosis, treatment plan, medications, lifestyle, and individual learning needs. Document diabetes nutrition education and follow-up according to hospital requirements. Currently partnered with Bryan Health whom uses ADA Chronicles for all outpatient services documentation.

Participate in continuing education and professional development related to diabetes management and nutrition. Outpatient Nutrition Services Provide outpatient medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling as ordered or otherwise appropriate. Provide nutrition services for patients with chronic conditions requiring ongoing dietary management.

Develop individualized nutrition goals and follow-up plans. Communicate with referring providers regarding patient progress, nutrition recommendations, and identified concerns. Maintain appropriate documentation of outpatient nutrition services.

Regulatory, Quality, and Performance Improvement Maintain knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations, professional standards, hospital policies, and accreditation requirements related to nutrition services. Participate in quality improvement and performance improvement activities. Assist with preparation for regulatory and accreditation surveys related to nutrition services.

Participate in the development, review, and revision of nutrition-related policies and procedures. Monitor and maintain required documentation and records. Participate in department and hospital committees as assigned.

Maintain appropriate competency and continuing education required for professional practice. Interdisciplinary Collaboration Work cooperatively with physicians, nurses, nursing management, dialysis staff, diabetes educators, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation services, pharmacy, laboratory personnel, food services, and other members of the healthcare team. Communicate effectively regarding patient nutrition concerns and recommendations.

Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and problem-solving. Promote continuity of nutrition care throughout the patient's hospitalization and transition to outpatient care. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Practice within the scope of professional licensure, education, training, and hospital policies.

Maintain current Registered Dietitian credentialing and state licensure as required. Maintain professional competency through continuing education and professional development. Follow hospital policies and procedures, including those related to patient safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and hospital policy. Demonstrate professional behavior and maintain respectful relationships with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and coworkers. Participate in emergency preparedness activities and hospital education as required.

Demonstrate flexibility in responding to changing patient care and hospital needs. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited program. Completion of an accredited dietetic internship or other pathway meeting current Registered Dietitian credentialing requirements.

Current Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Current Nebraska licensure or eligibility for licensure as required by applicable state regulations. Current knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and evidence-based nutrition practice.

Strong communication, organization, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a hospital environment.

Upon hire must provide copy of Immunization Record and disclose your current influenza immunization All offers of employment are subject to a Background check and drug screen. EOE

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