Registered Dietitian
Company: Kearney Regional Medical Center
Location: Kearney
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionPlans and delivers nutritional care and education to
patients on an inpatient and outpatient basis according to the
physicians' diagnoses. Performs as a member of the
multidisciplinary care team. Provides assessments on newly admitted
patients who are identified at nutritional risk during their
admission screening. Will be responsible for the development and
promotion of inpatient and outpatient services and education across
the healthcare campus. Exercises independent judgment under the
general supervision of the Director of Patient Safety and Ancillary
Services.20 hours/weekRequirementsAssesses patients' nutritional
status according to established standards.Obtains necessary
information from the medical record to determine patient's
nutritional status.Develops nutritional care plans for patients of
any age.Develops nutritional care plans based on the cultural
orientation of the patient.Evaluates the results of nutritional
intervention on the patient's nutritional status to determine the
need to revise the nutritional care plan.Improves patient's
nutritional status by consulting with physician on appropriate
nutritional interventions.Assists in developing and implementing
patient nutrition care programs and ensures consistency of
programs.Interacts professionally with patient/family. Provides
nutritional teaching and counseling to patient/family in making
desired changes in eating habits.Performs all aspects of patient
care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces
the likelihood of medical/health care errors.Supports and maintains
a culture of safety and quality.Provides food-drug
interrelationship information to physician.Assists in orienting and
inservicing new employees to department.Maintains a good working
relationship both within the department and with other
departments.Documentation meets current standards and
policies.Conducts inservice as requested to hospital staff, clinic
staff, and the community.Treats patients and their families with
respect and dignity.Demonstrates an ability to be flexible,
organized and function under stressful situations.
Keywords: Kearney Regional Medical Center, Lincoln , Registered Dietitian, Healthcare , Kearney, Nebraska
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