Registered Dietitian - 5678 (776745)

Embraces the Select Medical Way and Core Values of the Company :

• We deliver superior quality in all that we do
• We treat others as they would like to be treated
• We are results oriented and achieve our objectives
• We are team players
• We are resourceful in overcoming obstaclesOne of our 4 Key organizational results is to Keep our Patients and Each Other Safe : Select Medical is an organization where patient safety and employee safety are a priorityThis focus on safety is applicable to all business lines and levels of careTo those of us who work for Select Medical, these are more than wordsPutting safety first allows us to provide superior care for our patients and provides a work environment where each employee is expected to take care of themselves and each other by making safe choices, using equipment provided, identifying work place hazards, adhering to safety policies and procedures and reporting risks or hazards as soon as possiblePromotes Patient and Employee Safety – Focused on 10 Foot Circle of Safety and displays safety awareness in all of the below key areas :
• Safe Patient Handling
• Materials Handling
• Infectious Diseases
• Slips / Trips and Falls
• Work Environment Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctualityPerform nutrition assessments and re-assessments, identifies nutrition goals and interventions, monitors and evaluates patient progressProvides clear and concise medical record documentationDevelop and monitor enteral and / or parenteral nutrition support regimens in conjunction with pharmacy and the medical staffCollaborates with Speech Therapy regarding diet progression and transitional feeding to meet nutritional needsClarify admission orders to ensure nutrition support, diet and oral supplement orders are consistent with the facility’s established nutrition support formulary and diet manualConsider religious, cultural and ethnic factors in development of nutrition care plansEvaluate potential food / drug interactions, and / or herb / supplement interactionsProvides nutrition education / counseling as appropriateDevelop and implement educational programs for patients and staffWorks with the patient and family to identify educational needs, achievable goals and provides patient educationServes as a resource to the medical staff regarding evidence-based nutrition practiceAttend Interdisciplinary team meetings and communicate patients’ nutrition care plan, progress and recommendationsParticipates in interdisciplinary team rounds ie, wound care, vent weaningParticipate in departmental and facility Performance Improvement Program, including data collection and analysisServe as a resource to food service staff to assure the patient care plan is implementedAdvises food production staff regarding any special preparation techniques to be used for modified dietsParticipate in developing, planning and standardizing menusReviews and approves general and therapeutic menusReviews and approves menu substitutionsPerforms meal rounds and tray audits to ensure patient meal trays are consistent with the prescribed diet and meet standards of quality, quantity, temperature and appearanceReview yearly updates and approves therapeutic diet manual annuallyEducates clinical and food service staff on location of the Nutrition Care ManualMaintains hard copy of simplified diet manual for downtimeKeeps current with nutritional practices and theoriesMaintains current professional registration requirements (ie, Professional Portfolio, self-development and continuing education)Demonstrates interest in continuing education, academics or specialized certification to further enhance professional skillsCommunicate patients’ needs to appropriate team members (ie, pain and suctioning)Acts as a liaison between the patient, multi-disciplinary team, medical staff and food servicePerforms other duties as assigned