Clinical Nutrition Coordinator (Registered Dietitian) Metabolic Nutrition

Description

The Clinical Nutrition Coordinator provides quality nutrition care and education to patients with inborn errors of metabolism according to diagnosis specific guidelines under the immediate supervision of the clinical nutrition director. Creation of disease-specific dietary management plans for infants children adolescents and adults with inborn errors of metabolism in the outpatient and inpatient settings. The Clinical Nutrition Coordinator coordinates departmental initiatives and education programs. Maintains level of clinical expertise for assigned area and recommends the appropriate nutrition therapy as it pertains to the patients nutritional needs. Acts as a resource to all clinical staff and provides feedback for their professional development. Adheres to all applicable regulatory agency guidelines and to department and hospital philosophies standards objectives and policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the nutritional status of patients by reviewing pertinent information obtained from the electronic medical record interviews with patients and families and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Applies knowledge of nutrition screening and assessment to specific patient populations to determine their nutritional needs. Conducts nutrition-focused physical exams.
• Possesses population-specific skill set in clinical nutrition assessment.
• Documents pertinent findings in the medical record as per policy.
• Provides quality nutrition counseling to specific patient populations and family members as indicated.
• Evaluates individualized nutrition care plans for effectiveness and recommends changes as needed based on laboratory data and clinical findings. Uses professional judgment to adapt and apply guidelines protocols and professional standards of care to the new and changing needs of the patient.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds patient care conferences and result meetings. Communicates effectively with members of the healthcare team. Acts as a resource to all hospital staff and provides direction regarding nutrition needs for the specific patient populations.
• Assists with the training and development of clinical nutrition staff.
• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement monitoring and reporting for the department.
• Assists with discharge planning as needed
• Precepts dietetic interns and instructs them on the competencies required to complete their assigned rotation. Completes student evaluations. Coordinates clinical rotation schedule as needed.
• May participate in practice-specific nutrition research.
• Coordinates projects within the department including providing education via nutrition-related in-services interdepartmental nutrition education programs lectures and community-focused programs. Participates in external speaking events to promote service and education.
• Designs develops and regularly updates nutrition education materials to meet the specialized needs of specific patient populations.
• Presents department journal clubs.
• Maintain professional growth and development through continuing education professional meetings and conferences to keep informed of current practices and trends in the fields of dietetics and current practices to nutritional care.
• Coordinate with metabolic providers and clinic coordinators to submit documentation to insurance companies for medication and formula coverage.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,EMR Systems,Motivational Interviewing,Food Service,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Computer Skills,MDS,Dietary Department Experience,Dialysis Experience,Food Production Experience,Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1