JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Assesses, develops, implements and evaluates nutrition care for patients using Nutrition Care Process.
• Complete competency of physical assessments on patients. Provides care independently.
• Provides nutrition counseling to patients and caregivers based on identified needs.
• Participates in medical rounds, discharge planning and patient care conferences.
• Completes nutrition transplant orientation and is able to provide nutrition care per CMS guidelines for patients in all 3 phases of transplant.
• Provides on call patient care as scheduled.
• Provides weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled.
• Assess, implement, manage or adjust diet prescription for oral/enteral/parenteral nutrition, as appropriate for patients medical condition.
• Makes appropriate use of available education materials.
• Resource to FNS staff for evaluation and recommendation of nutrition products and supplies.
• May serve on FNS/hospital wide committees.
• Effective time management in organizing workload and accomplishing tasks.
• Identifies problems, collects data, and takes corrective action for new and/or assigned performance improvement projects.
• Completes preceptor training.
• Precepts interns under supervision of mentor dietitian.
• Attends internship seminars/case studies regularly.
• Resource on nutrition to physician and allied health members.
• May develop written materials for staff.
• Communicate and interpret nutrition information for other staff in patient care rounds.
• May participate in hospital related events.
• May participate in professional organizations.
• Completes annual competencies on time.
• Seeks guidance and expertise from peers and appropriate medical personnel in order to expand professional knowledge for application of Medical Nutrition Therapy.
• Maintains Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) portfolio to reflect professional and career goals.
• Completes at least 15 nutrition related CEU's annually.
• Completes at least 2 approved transplant related continuing education units annually.
• May participate in presentations to local organizations.
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• 0 to 1 year (less than 2080 hours) of experience as a clinical dietitian in an acute care inpatient setting, long term care facility, long term acute care facility, rehabilitation facility, and/or outpatient nutrition program.
• Credentialed as a registered dietitian with CDR.
• Licensed in the state of Georgia as a licensed dietitian.
• If dietitian does not currently possess RD and/or LD credential, must obtain within 2 months of hire.
  
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
  
  ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.