Guardian Angel Hospice seeks a compassionate, knowledgeable PRN Dietitian to provide nutritional consultation and support for hospice patients throughout our service area.
The ideal candidate will understand the unique role nutrition plays in hospice care. Our focus is not on aggressive nutritional intervention, weight gain, or curative treatment, but rather on comfort, quality of life, and supporting each patient's individualized goals of care.
Responsibilities.
- Review patient charts and nutritional needs, particularly for patients receiving tube feedings or nutritional supplements.
- Provide recommendations regarding appropriate tube feeding formulas, supplements, feeding schedules, and other nutritional interventions as requested.
- Provide consultation to hospice nurses, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team regarding nutrition-related concerns.
- Recognize changes in nutritional needs as patients experience disease progression and decline.
- Help ensure nutritional recommendations focus on patient comfort, tolerance, and quality of life rather than weight gain or rehabilitation.
- Provide education and guidance to staff regarding nutrition and hydration at end of life as needed.
Job Requirements
- Current, active Dietitian license in the State of Indiana.
- Experience in hospice, palliative care, home health, long-term care, or a related healthcare setting preferred.
- Knowledge of enteral nutrition, tube feeding, and nutritional supplementation.
- Understanding of hospice philosophy and the changing nutritional needs of patients at end of life.
- Ability to make recommendations that prioritize comfort, quality of life, and patient-centered goals of care.
