Dietitian - PRN

Provides medical nutrition therapy using evidence-based practice to optimize patient care. Provides consultation to the health care team to ensure efficient and effective nutrition care of patients. Monitors and evaluates patient care and nutrition outcomes on an ongoing basis. Educates patients, health care team members, dietetic interns, and members of the community. Participates in ongoing process improvement activities within the Nutritional Services Department and Williamson Medical Center. Maintains a customer-service, patient centered approach at all times when fulfilling job duties. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range of assigned clinical area. Works under the direction of the Clinical Nutrition Manager in the Nutritional Services Department. May cover varying shifts and responsibilities, including nutrition support coverage or outpatient and community events, as dictated by staffing and patient census. Position Requirements Master's degree in dietetics or related field preferred or Bachelor degree from an accredited school with major in foods and nutrition. Completion of an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship Program or Individualized Supervised Practice Pathways. Registered as a dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required. Current, valid license to practice dietetics in the state of Tennessee, obtained within 30 days of acceptance of position. At least one year clinical experience preferred experience in acute care setting. Demonstrates competence in written, oral, and electronic communication skills. Demonstrates effective ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment. Work is typically performed in both inpatient and ambulatory settings including but not limited to patient care floors, nutritional services department kitchen and office areas and a variety of community settings. Prolonged standing, ability to perform multi-functional tasks, sitting and walking. Key Results Review medical order for diets. Screen and instruct patients according to protocol. Cross train for Metabolic support coverage as needed. Works in collaboration with other health care professionals to assess the nutrition state of the patient. Consistently chart appropriately, accurately and timely. Regularly contributes to the educational and professional development of other health care professionals. Monitors patient food quality and accuracy and makes adjustments as necessary. Demonstrate knowledge and use of the electronic medical record system and the electronic diet office system as well as basic computer programs for daily work functions. Monitor food and drug interactions. Assess learning needs of patients/caregivers, provides education on the basis of needs, and evaluates the effectiveness of teaching. Communication. Communicates to the Clinical Nutrition manager, patient services supervisor, call center and room service ambassadors regarding patients or patient care needs accurately and timely. Carry out assignments as directed by the Clinical Nutrition Manager and Team Lead in a supportive manner promoting team work respectfully.

Additional Details :

Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,500 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, a 337-bed facility which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org. Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Company Culture:

We are passionate about the care we offer and also our standards of performance which include compassion, respect, accountability and safety - toward our patients and also toward our colleagues. We're looking for talented, caring, and mission-minded professionals who view their career in healthcare as more than just a paycheck, but as a true calling. We are proud of our unique culture that balances doing what we love, working alongside a supportive team, and maintaining a good quality of life - all while making a difference no matter your department or position.

Community Overview:

Franklin sits in the heart of Williamson County, which has the top-rated school system in the state, a plethora of parks and green spaces, fabulous restaurants, a rich traditional of hospitality, and of course, world-class healthcare. Various publications have showered Franklin with such accolades as one of the "Best Southern Towns," "Best Place to Live," "Top 10 Community for Job Growth," and "Top 50 Cities to Start a Small Business."