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What they do
A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$69,531 / year median in Texas
+16% projected growth
Job Description
- Shift .75 (60 hrs/pp)
Day Department LCH Diabetes Management Remote Status Remote Status:
OnSite Salary Range Salary Range:
$33.24- $48.81 Apply Now Save Job Saved
- Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees.
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Performs nutrition assessments, creates nutrition therapy plans and provides nutrition education for individuals and/or groups.DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Samaritan's Nationally Accredited Diabetes Education Programs utilize the advanced knowledge and skills of their interdisciplinary team- made of RN's and RD's who collaborate to offer group and individual appointments for education, medication management, behavior change, as well as working with physicians to better manage their patients and families with diabetes and serving as a resource for those interested in the most current diabetes treatment strategies.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of accredited dietetic program in university or college, with completion of accredited dietetic internship required. Current unencumbered Oregon Dietetic Licensure / Registered Dietitian through the CDR or RD eligible. If RD eligible, must obtain Registered Dietitian and Oregon Dietitian License within 6 months from date of hire. Two (2) years recent experience as clinical dietitian and outpatient counseling dietitian in a hospital preferred.LCH Nutritional Services:
Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire. Successful completion of Food Handler's course or ServSafe certification required within 30 days of hire.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Medical Nutrition Therapy- Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assess patients for nutritional diagnoses and provide appropriate nutritional interventions.
- Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, patients and community members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas. Nutritionally Relevant Medical Knowledge & Documentation
- Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology and research based nutritional guidelines and recommendations. Ability to read, interpret, and apply research based information and follow policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Thorough understanding of and ability to complete all required documentation of clinical interactions with patients. Problem Solving
- Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Time Management
- Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure. Interdisciplinary Care
- Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely (1- 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
- 33% of the time) Frequently (34
- 66% of the time) Continually (67
- 100% of the time) WALK
- INCLINE CLIMB
- STAIRS CLIMB
- LADDER
ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY LIFT
(Floor toWaist:
0- 36") 40
- 60 Lbs LIFT (Floor to
Waist:
0- 36") 60 or more Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
- 54") 20
- 40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
- 54") 40
- 60 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
- 54") 60 or more Lbs LIFT (Waist to
Eye:
up to 54") 40- 60 Lbs LIFT (Waist to
Eye:
up to 54") 60 or more Lbs LIFT (Overhead:
54" and above) 20- 40 Lbs LIFT (
Overhead:
54" and above) 40- 60 Lbs LIFT (
Overhead:
54" and above) 60 or more Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 20- 40 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 20
- 40 pounds SQUAT Repetitive KNEEL (on knees)
BEND FORWARD
at waist LIFT (Floor toWaist:
0- 36") 20
- 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to
Eye:
up to 54") 20- 40 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) REACH
- Upward
STAND SIT WALK
- LEVEL
SURFACE LIFT
(Waist toEye:
up to 54") 0- 20 Lbs LIFT (Floor to
Waist:
0- 36") 0-20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
- 54") 0
- 20 Lbs LIFT (
Overhead:
54" and above) 0- 20 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 0
- 20 pounds CARRY 1-handed, 0
- 20 pounds
ROTATE TRUNK
SittingROTATE TRUNK
Standing REACH- Forward PUSH (0
- 20 pounds force) PULL (0
- 20 pounds force)