Parkview North Hospital - Kendallville, IN

posted 4 months ago

Full-time
Kendallville, IN
Hospitals

About the position

The Registered Dietitian (RD) position at Parkview involves supporting inpatients who are at nutrition risk or referred for nutrition-related issues. The RD plays a crucial role in the multidisciplinary team, advocating for patients' nutritional needs and ensuring effective nutrition support management. This role includes applying the Nutrition Care Process, conducting nutrition assessments, developing evidence-based interventions, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to monitor patient progress.

Responsibilities

  • Support inpatients screened at nutrition risk or referred for nutrition-related problems.
  • Apply the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including nutrition assessment and diagnosis.
  • Develop and implement evidence-based nutrition interventions.
  • Monitor and evaluate patient progress and communicate care plans with the care team.
  • Conduct nutrition-focused physical exams and document malnutrition.
  • Manage enteral nutrition initiation and advancement as delegated.
  • Participate in compliance and quality performance improvement initiatives.
  • Oversee dietetic interns' experiences and provide education to healthcare professionals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or related field from an accredited university.
  • Completion of an ACEND®-accredited supervised practice program/internship.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and nutrition support services.
  • Critical thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent counseling and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal forms.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to function independently.

Nice-to-haves

  • Master's Degree in Dietetics or related field.
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