Registered Dietitian
Company: Corewell Health
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
Job SummaryThis is a PRN/Casual position that will provide
coverage at our Lemmen-Holton Cancer PavilionA practitioner with a
level of knowledge, skills and experience in dietetics practice
necessary to be competent as a Registered Dietitian
professional.The Registered Dietitian's primary responsibilities
include direct patient care through application of the Nutrition
Care Process (NCP) including the completion of the nutrition
assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, developing
nutrition focused, evidence based interventions (including the
nutrition prescription, example: diet/feeding order; and
coordinating services related to Medical Nutrition Therapy for
patients) and nutrition monitoring and evaluation; and provides
nutrition counseling and education for both inpatient and
outpatient populations.Confidently and respectfully collaborates
with patients and the interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional
care.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and
contributes to a culture that aims to provide safe, high quality
care.Essential Functions
- Competent RD requiring minimal supervision and self-leading
skills to perform the duties and display the characteristics of a
clinical professional. Identifies with and adheres to the code of
ethics for the dietetics profession. Performs Nutrition Care
Process and Nutrition Focused Physical Exam as appropriate for high
quality patient care. Documents and maintains records according to
the SOP for the RDN, legislation, regulations and organization
policies. Precepts and teaches dietetic interns and other students,
such as medical students.
- Specific to Rehabilitation & Nursing Centers (RNCs): Registered
Dietitian is to collaborate with Manager, Nutrition Services at
least 4 hours every 60 days.
- Maintains clinical productivity standards and accurate record
keeping of daily clinical activities, including information for
scheduling and billing.
- Confidently interacts with the interdisciplinary team to
advocate for patient care and support a culture of nutrition.
- Coordinates services related to Medical Nutrition Therapy for
patients.
- Contributes to and engages in improving department and
organizational metrics.
- May engage in communication and interactions with the media on
issues related to the focus area or other advanced clinical
areas.Qualifications
- Required Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related
field
- Preferred Master's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related
field
- A practitioner with a level of knowledge, skills and experience
in dietetics practice necessary to be competent as a Registered
Dietitian professional. Required
- CRT-Registered Dietitian (RD) - CDR Commission on Dietetic
Registration 120 Days required
- LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care
Business Lines required
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association
SH Lakeland Homecare 30 Days required Or
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross SH
Lakeland Homecare 30 Days requiredPhysical Demands
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Occasionally
- Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
- Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
- Squat: Seldom
- Stair Climbing: Seldom
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
- Handling: Occasionally
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently#CorewellHealthCareersPrimary
LocationSITE - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion - 145 Michigan St -
Grand RapidsDepartment NameOutpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy -
ButterworthEmployment TypePart timeShiftDay (United States of
America)Weekly Scheduled Hours8Hours of Work7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Days
WorkedMonday - FridayWeekend FrequencyN/ACURRENT COREWELL HEALTH
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team members only.Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe
environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and
community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team
members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza
vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.
We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require
reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application
process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy
equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability,
pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.Corewell Health
grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons
without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability,
age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight,
gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected
category.An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are
encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the
health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for
equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each
other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our
inclusion resource groups for people to find community and
empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that
advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that
we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our
team.You may request assistance in completing the application
process by calling 616.486.7447.
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