Nutritionist Coordinator - Temporary opportunity in Oakland, CA!
DEPARTMENT: GeneticsSCHEDULE: Part time Temporary, 20 hrs/week, Day shift, Monday 8:30am to 12:30pm; Wednesday and Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. Expected length of employment up to 90 days from start of employment.EDUCATION: Master’s Degree or Fellowship with the American Dietetic Association (ADA) or CD Reapproved certifications for consecutive re-certification periods. Experience Requirement:3 years in an appropriate clinical settingLICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current registration as a dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registry (CDR) in good standing.JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing comprehensive clinical nutrition care and services to patients/clients in response to protocol and physicians orders.QUALIFICATIONS:- A registered Dietitian, as defined by the California Business and Professions Code, with at least three (3) years experience in an appropriate clinical setting and one or more of the following:- Masters Degree in a related field;- Fellowship with the American Dietetic Association (ADA)- CRD approved certifications for consecutive re-certification periods.- 3 years in an appropriate clinical setting.- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical competencies based on Nutrition Care Standards of the American Dietetic Association, CDA and American Society for Partenteral and Enteral Nutrition.- Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.- In the medical office setting, demonstrated group education skills.- Demonstrated collaboration and problem solving skills- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations and The Joint Commission requirements- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.DUTIES:- Assessment of Patient’s nutritional risk/status- Development of care plans to meet nutritional needs of patients- Counseling of patients and family members in the hospital or medical office setting.- Education of patients, family members and caregivers in the hospital or medical office setting in person, via telephone or in groups.- Hospital based dietitians work with the Food Service staff to coordinate the food with the diet orders, and work to establish quality standards with the staff.- Provides medical nutrition therapy, which is customer focused and cost effective, while maintaining high quality service standards. Provides nutritional screening and assessment and education of patients for appropriate nutrition intervention. In accordance with physician orders, develop individualized nutrition care plans based on patient laboratory data, food/medication interactions, age, sex, diagnosis, cultural background, pain level, preferences, and religious practices- In the medical office setting, provides medical nutrition therapy and encourages physical activity for total risk reduction in members with or at risk for chronic disease states.- Conducts audits and/or menu reviews, and ensures patient menus or supplemental feedings meet nutritional requirements and physician orders for individual patients. Develops meal plans to meet the member lifestyle. Document in the medical records as appropriate (If seeing hospitalized patients, coordinates activities with the food service department to insure quality and accuracy of the food serviced to the patients). Writes assessments, implements nutritional care plans, and follows the care and progress of the patient per protocol.- Monitors the accuracy of food trays related to the MNT or diet order according to diet manual. Checks for quality of product and is responsible for corrections and quality follow-up with manager/supervisor, staff, or vendor.- Participate in the design, development and implementation of high quality, cost effective food and clinical nutrition programs, policies and practices. Ensure compliance with administrative, legal and regulatory requirements. Assists in development, implementation and maintenance of nutrition care, and service standards.- Participate in the development and implementation of quality, service and performance improvement processes related to the delivery of clinical nutrition services. Contributes to the overall cost structure and service improvement goals of the Service Area.- Conducts quality assurance audits and participates in committees and meetings to receive and report information. Assist in compiling audit information and standard setting.- Provide feedback to Division Food and Clinical Nutrition Services staff on menu modifications and revision.- Provide input to the budget process.- May provide in-service training to staff.- Perform other related duties as necessary.- RDIII: A RDII is eligible to become a RDIII, if requirements set forth in collective bargaining agreement are met. If applicable, addendum is attached outlining RDIII requirements met (document provided by RDIII Selection Committee).Quality Responsibilities:-Participates in the organizations quality program. Helps identify risk factors, establish performance targets and goals. Performs quality audits, reviews work, and assists others to improve performance.Supervisory Responsibilities:- This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Corporate Compliance Accountability:- Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity ,reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Analytical - Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.Customer Service - In all interactions with patients, members, physicians, staff and visitors, demonstrates service- oriented behaviors that include culturally sensitive good manners, respect, and polite communications. Demonstrates openness to creative and innovative approaches to providing service. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; treats co-workers, patients, and facility visitors with respect. Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood.Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; reads and interprets written information. Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; balances team and individual responsibilities.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.