Job Information
Washington County Hospital and Clinics Dietitian in Washington, Iowa
Dietitian
Job Details
Job Location
Washington Co Hospital - Washington, IA
Remote Type
Optional Work from Home
Position Type
Part Time
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Health Care
Description
SUMMARY
The dietitian develops, communicates and implements programs that facilitate the provision of high quality and appropriate nutritional care to patients. Areas of responsibility include: assessment of nutritional needs, provision of medical nutrition therapy and nutritional education. May participate in community service by providing nutrition education to various groups or individuals in the community.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to be successful.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)
Assess patients nutritional status and screens for potential nutrition risk.
Instruct patients/family in nutrition principles and prescribes diets, menus and food selection and preparation.
Assist patients with establishing and maintaining behavioral change goals related to diet.
Monitor the overall nutritional care of patients; makes appropriate recommendations for nutritional intervention while providing medical nutrition therapy.
Establish goals for nutrition care of patients, conducts assessments, and develops individualized nutrition care plans with ongoing evaluation of nutrition status through the continuum of care.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sit an average of <1 hour per workday
Stand an average 7-8 hours per workday
Walk an average an average of 6-7 hours per workday
Bend/Stoop Frequently (20-30 times/day)
Squat Frequently (20-30 times/day)
Reach above shoulder level Frequently (20-30 times/day)
Moderate - Up to 30 lbs of weight carried Occasionally (1-4 times/hour)
Moderate - Up to 50 lbs of weight lifted Occasionally (1-4 times/hour)
Hands used for repetitive action: Fine Dexterity (i.e. typing, writing, filing) Occasionally (greater than 5 times/day)
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or related field.
Two years of clinical practice experience preferred.
Certification as a Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
Possess current state license of certification as a Registered Dietitian
Must maintain continuing education requirements set by state licensure regulations and the commission on Dietetic Registration.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Computer literacy required