Rogers Behavioral Health is looking to solve the problem of providing high-quality nutrition care to inpatients, residents, and outpatients, including those with eating disorders, by hiring a Clinical Dietitian.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Dietetics, or related field, or bachelor's degree if licensed prior to 2024.
- One (1) year of experience as a Registered Dietitian in a clinical setting preferred.
- Obtain and maintain state certification (up to 90-days post hire allowed).
- Formal training in crisis prevention and intervention is required within sixty (60) days of date of hire.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification is required within thirty (30) days of date of hire.
- Certified Dietitian - CertCert, Registered Dietitian - CertCert
- Aware of and understand Joint Commission and other regulatory agency compliance regulations.
Responsibilities
- Conducts nutrition assessments and follow-ups for patients with increased risk according to Rogers’ policies and best practice standards, documenting all care in the Electronic Health Record.
- Performs the nutrition care process, including assessments, diagnoses, interventions, and monitoring/evaluation.
- Develops and implements individualized nutrition care plans based on patient medical goals and objectives.
- Recommends transitional feedings (enteral to oral intake and vice-versa) and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team for appropriate administration of nutrition therapies.
- Educates patients and/or family members on nutritional needs as indicated.
- Serves as a resource for medical staff and allied health professionals regarding nutritional status and needs.
- Participates in the Rogers Operating Systems (ROS) program and follows standard workflow processes.
Other
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care to patients.
- Adheres to all Roger’s policies and procedures, including confidentiality and patient’s rights.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide optimal, patient centered care.
- Observes weekend on-call and holiday rotation expectations.
- Meets Clinical Dietitian I annual requirements within 12 months of hire, as outlined in RBH Registered Dietitian Clinical Ladder Portfolio Checklist.
