Clinical Dietitian
Company: SSM Health
Location: Baraboo
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Provides comprehensive nutrition assessments and care planning
for patients and/or residents and evaluates effectiveness of
treatments.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES+ Directs the nutritional care
of patients and/or residents with special needs including
screening, assessment, intervention, care and discharge planning to
ensure patient and /or resident nutrition needs and customer
satisfaction are met.+ Adheres to all care standards from federal,
state and Joint Commission standards for delivery of nutrition
care. Monitors patient progress, reassesses and makes adjustments
to care plan as appropriate. Participates in discharge planning and
assists the patient and family with education and resources
needed.+ Collaborates with and advises physicians, nurses,
therapists and other care providers regarding issues related to
patient nutritional care. Actively participates in care
coordination meetings.+ Identifies patients needing nutrition
education and initiates the education process by assessing
educational needs and identifying resources for on-going nutrition
care. Considers age, cultural practices, emotional barriers, desire
and motivation to learn, physical and cognitive limitations.
Involves patient family/significant other in education. Selects,
adapts and develops nutrition education materials and techniques to
accomplish patient goals.+ Contributes to the nutrition education
experiences of medical residents, nurses, pharmacists or other
interested parties as requested.+ Provides nutrition information
and education to community by presenting nutrition education
programs that are planned, factual, appropriate for audience and of
appropriate length. Handouts/audiovisual aides are used when
suitable+ Remains up to date on advances in nutrition and diet
therapy through continuing education to possess most up-to-date
knowledge of meet clients' needs. Provides input and
recommendations to revise clinical guidelines and or procurement of
educational materials to assure best practices.+ Works in a
constant state of alertness and safe manner.+ Performs other duties
as assigned.EDUCATION+ Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related
fieldEXPERIENCE+ No experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS+
Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking.+ Frequent use of
vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less)
and far (20 feet or more).+ Frequent use of hearing and speech to
share information through oral communication. Ability to hear
alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.+ Frequent keyboard use/data
entry.+ Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and
gripping.+ Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects
weighing 0-25 lbs.+ Occasional use of vision to identify and
distinguish colors.+ Occasional driving.+ Rare repetitive foot/leg
and hand/arm movements and squatting.SSM Health is committed to
equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion,
national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,
pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and
all other statuses protected by law.
Keywords: SSM Health, Madison , Clinical Dietitian, Healthcare , Baraboo, Wisconsin
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