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Dietitian - Home Infusion
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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.
$81,498 / year median in Washington
+15% projected growth
Job Description
- $50.
Position Reports To:
Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Director Essential Functions Assess and provide nutrition prescriptions, recommendations and education for pediatric and adult Home Infusion patients including oral nutrition supplements, enteral formulas and TPN. Provide pump education and methods of nutrition administration for inpatients and outpatients. Works closely with families, care givers and health professionals to provide optimal nutrition for high risk patients. May include home visits or Telehealth. Utilizes community resources and programs to assist patients in their plan of care. Coordinates and facilitates the Nutrition Support Care Plan throughout the patient stay, including discharge preparation, planning, and transition to outpatient Home Infusion services. Collaborates with Case Management, Medical, Nursing, Ancillary and Home Infusion staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care. Ensures that all elements critical to the Nutrition plan of care has been communicated to the patient/family or receiving facility, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary team. Coordinate the assessment, nutrition care plan, education and supplies for Nutrition Support patients outside of acute care requiring Home Infusion services. Complete chart notes per organizational policy. Ability to function independently and as a member of a cross-functional team. Able to organize and set work priorities in a multi-task environment. Participates in LEAN performance improvement and research activities. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification. Other duties as assigned. Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.Qualifications Required:
Master's degree in Food and Nutrition, or related field (or Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition of related field with Internship completed before 12/31/2023). 2 years of outpatient counseling and/or nutrition support experience. Must be proficient with Windows navigation, Microsoft Office Suite. Registered Dietitian with the Commission of Dietetic Registration. Washington State Certified Dietitian (CD). Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification and Washington State Food Handlers Permit. WA DOH Medical Assistant Registered License.Desired:
Master's degree. Electronic Medical Records experience. Software/Platform Skill. Advanced Practice/Board Certification in relevant area of expertise. AND or ASPEN registration. Physical/Sensory Demands O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:
Walking- F Sitting/Standing
O Reaching:
Shoulder HeightO Reaching:
Above shoulder heightO Reaching:
Below shoulder height- F Climbing
O Pulling/Pushing:
25 pounds or lessO Pulling/Pushing:
25 pounds to 50 poundsO Pulling/Pushing:
Over 50 poundsO Lifting:
25 pounds or lessO Lifting:
25 pounds to 50 poundsO Lifting:
Over 50 poundsO Carrying:
25 pounds or lessO Carrying:
25 pounds to 50 poundsO Carrying:
Over 50 pounds- O Crawling/Kneeling
- O Bending/Stooping/Crouching
- O Twisting/Turning
- F Repetitive Movement
C Working Conditions:
Open Office conceptJob Classification:
FLSA :
Non-exampt Hourly/Salary :
Hourly Physical Exposures For This Position:
Unprotected Heights- No Heat
- No Cold
- No Mechanical Hazards
- No Hazardous Substances
- Yes Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential
- Yes Lighting
- No Noise
- No Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation
- No Infectious Diseases