CLINICAL DIETITIAN

The Registered Dietitian (RD) demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

The Registered Dietitian responsible for the leadership and coordination of work processes, output and outcomes in support of providing quality nutrition care in assigned areas. This person will develop individualized age appropriate care plans utilizing standards deemed appropriate for the age.

Care of the patient will be in collaboration with other team members as well as patient/family in the decision making process.

The RD is responsible for implementation, monitoring, and control of the plan of treatment, the care to improve or maintain nutritional status, education on dietary restrictions and life style changes.

The RD will consider cultural, religious practices, emotional barriers, desires, motivation to learn, physical and cognitive limitations and language barriers.

The RD is a resource to other health professionals and works as a part of the interdisciplinary team regarding nutrition intervention for patients across the continuum of care.

Responsibilities

Provides Direct Patient Care Including

Nutrition assessments, nutrition screens, nutrition education, Nutrition Care Level III, calorie count, enteral and parenteral assessments with recommendations

• Provides medical nutrition therapy for patients with and recovering from COVID-19.
• Adjustment of diets, increasing more restrictions for already imposed conditions within guidelines of physician diet order
• Documentation of patient care in the medical record
• Monitors follow-up care in a consistent, high quality, and timely manner
• Assist in the decrease in length of stay by aggressive nutrition intervention and timely diet education.
• Active participant of healthcare teams including patient care conferences and P & T committee

Approves patient menus and supplements. Patient, family, and caretaker dietary counseling.

• Responsible for development and ongoing updates of educational material.
• Provides nutrition education to patients on an inpatient and outpatient basis
• Develops and coordinates outside speaking engagements for the community

Develop and provide education to nursing staff, speech therapist, Family Practice Residency Inservices and \Developmental Clinic for Peds

Actively uses CBORD Nutrition Services Suites software for monitoring patient care, and a few RD's will be asked to be a super user to uphold the quality and changes in CBORD and EPIC

Aid in the responsibility for meeting revenue and expenses through outpatient counseling, nutrition education classes, and by being proactive in the development of additional Medical Nutrition Therapy services.

Preceptor for Dietitian Interns

Actively involved in the Quality Improvement Program by developing new standards and performing quality improvement studies and membership on Performance Improvement Teams

Assists in Care Plan development to ensure appropriate and quality nutrition care is received consistently, including collaboration with other hospital services (med staff, nursing, pharmacy, social work, etc).

Engages in the Customer Service Team and assists in implementing customer service improvements

Contributes to the passing of inspections in the department by meeting standards for regulatory agencies (ACHC)

Seeks out opportunities to constantly improve, upgrade, and simplify the care and services provided to customers

• Responsible for a clinical audit for RD� bi-yearly
• Provides direction and leadership for Hospitality Ambassadors, and Food Service Workers
• Assumes leadership role and responsibility in absence of the Clinical Nutrition Manager

Assumes responsibility to expand knowledge of dietetics and enhances current competencies through continuing education, graduate classes, going to seminars, and attending intern literature searches and case studies

Provides leadership to other health professionals and is ultimately responsible for the nutritional management of all patients in Covenant in collaboration with physicians

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Masters Degree or Grandfathered Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, and completion of Dietetic Internship

Registration eligible followed by successful completion of Registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must have average to high competency of computer knowledge and ability to learn new software.
• Preferable knowledge of EPIC and CBORD Medical Terminology Diet Information.
• Anatomy & Physiology.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong Customer Service skills.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Ability to work either independently or in a group.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Ability to handle stressful situations

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Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

• Constant lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Constant carrying and visual accommodation.
• Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling, near vision, midrange vision, far vision and color vision.
• Occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, crouching, twisting, depth perception and field of vision.

Why Work at Covenant HealthCare

At Covenant HealthCare, we are united by a shared mission of providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. We foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, accountability, respect, customer service, and enthusiasm, where every employee plays an important role in delivering patient-centered care and making a difference in our community.

Our Benefits Include

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Paid time off to support work-life balance
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support
• Tuition reimbursement, university discounts, and professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Submit your resume and any required documents with your application. A resume is required.

Applicants will receive confirmation that their application has been received. Candidate updates will be provided via email, text message, or phone call. ICIMCHNonNJ