Clinical Dietitian Nutrition Informatics Nutritional Services

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition Informatics is responsible for maintaining
clinical nutrition documentation templates and data collection/ reporting within
best practice standards for healthcare informatics / health information
technology and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standard of care. Clinical
Dietitian, Nutrition Informatics maintains department specific software systems,
ensuring software updates are implemented no less than once per calendar year.
 This position is responsible for maintaining implementation timeline of
software system upgrades, staff training and education on the software systems,
and ensuring accuracy of databases. Database changes involving patient meals are
communicated to Managers, Supervisors, and Clinical Dietitians prior to
implementing the changes.  

Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition Informatics works as a member of the clinical
dietitian team in providing patient care in both the inpatient and outpatient
settings. This position applies the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including
completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition
diagnosis, developing and implementing evidence-based nutrition intervention(s),
and monitoring and evaluating the patient’s progress. Nutrition recommendations
are communicated to other members of the care team thru effective verbal and
written communication, and documentation within the Electronic Health Record
(EHR).  

The Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition Informatics is able to perform all job duties
independently, maintain professional competency and skills required for
professional practice.  

Position completes special projects, as assigned. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

1. Master’s Degree in Nutrition, or related healthcare field. 
1. Specialty Certification (CNSC, CDCES, CNO, etc.) may be considered in
place of Master’s Degree.

Experience

1. Prior experience in clinical dietetics preferred.
2. Prefer experience with CBORD software and Meditech Electronic Health Record.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

1. Must be proficient with computer systems and handheld electronic devices
including but not limited to Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS, Microsoft Office
programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), iPad, and applications thru App
Store or Google Play.
2. Remains calm in changing work situations and consistently exhibit positive
daily work attitude.
3. Adapts to changes in routine and schedule.
4. Evidence teamwork, professionalism, and customer service commitment in
performance of job duties.
5. Communicates in an open and respectful manner, doesn’t shy away from
difficult issues or conversations. 
6. Maintains professional growth and development. Attend professional
conferences, seminars, and workshop to keep abreast of trends in the field
of dietetics. Review current literature to update knowledge of food,
nutrition, and healthcare.

License/Certification/Registration

1. Registered Dietitian (RD): Registration with the Commission on Dietetic
Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 
2. Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN): License with the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
3. Specialty Certification in area of expertise 
4. Must maintain credentials during employment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision from Manager Nutrition Services and Manager
Culinary Services.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

Leads staff within Culinary Department 

RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for inpatients and outpatients. 
1. Plans, implements, and evaluates the nutritional care for patients in
consultation with the patient, family, nursing, and medical staff
according to established standards of care.
2. Provides both inpatient and outpatient nutrition counseling to patients
and/or families in individual and/or group sessions.
3. Performs nutrition assessments as required, and enters documentation of
nutrition therapy in patient’s electronic medical record.
4. Provides nutritional consultation to medical staff as requested regarding
appropriate diet orders, caloric prescriptions, parenteral and enteral
nutrition, or nutrition supplements.
5. Contributes to the development of master menu cycles for patient meal
service.
6. Serves as educator or preceptor for students and/or interns as required.
7. Participates in required professional committees, department meetings,
and in-service education programs.
8. Plans and/or conducts in-service education programs for department or
other hospital staff as required.
9. Maintains the confidentiality of all records and information received in
the course of the job and adhere to policies outlined by H. I. P. A. A.
standards.
2. Maintains the quality, accuracy, and accessibility of nutrition data. 
1. Evaluates documentation templates on an ongoing basis to ensure ability
to retrieve data for reporting and evaluation of services.
2. Ensures the electronic Nutrition Care Process (NCP) is updated within
documentation templates. 
3. Ensures nutritional accuracy of data within department specific software
system.
4. Stays abreast of new technology and standards of care, and implements
into clinical practice as appropriate.
3. Maintains Department Specific Software Programs.
1. Maintains the integrity and accuracy of the information in the data
software system assuring that all product data, recipes, allergens, and
nutritional analysis information is accurate and current at all times. 
2. Removes old/ discontinued items as to keep the database to maintain the
integrity of the database.
3. Oversees department specific software training for all supervisors and
staff Provides education, as needed, to team members.
4. Coordinates system upgrades, at least once per calendar year, with
software vendor and Information Services. Tests new upgrades and provides
training to staff. 
5. Acts as the primary point of contact for resolving system issues for all
users on staff and then to software vendor. Assists in troubleshooting
system issues.
6. Contributes to the development, testing, and roll out of new system
implementation.
7. Controls and grants access to the systems within parameters of preset
user access groups.
4. Maintains established Medical Center and departmental policies and
procedures, objectives, performance improvement, safety, infection, and
environment control.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Why Mount Nittany Health?

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique
combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical
professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability
of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the
communities we serve.