Registered Dietician II 090259
DEPARTMENT: Health Ed/Medical weight ManagementSCHEDULE: On-call, 0 hours per week, Day/Evening/Weekend shift. Schedule and hours dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends; will follow the contract for notification of schedule change.Education Requirement: Master´s Degree or Fellowship with the American Dietetic Association (ADA) or CDR approved certifications for consecutive re-certification periods.Experience Requirement: 3 years in an appropriate clinical settingCertification: Current registration as a dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registry (CDR) in good standing.Position 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 Part enteral 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. Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.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´s 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´s orders for individual patients. Develops meal plans to meet the member´s 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.PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer