About this Job:
General Summary of Position
Provides clinical support to Dietitian team by: writing menus and diet requisitions. Consults with patients regarding diets and distributes appropriate nutritional information.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
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Utilizes Cerner to print out diet summary receive diet orders and verify patient diet information.
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Logs all phone calls and follows through on requests.
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Distributes and collects patient menus. Assists patients as needed in completing menu. Makes referrals to Clinical Dietitian as needed.
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Edits menu according to diet order meal pattern and patient information recorded in patient cardex and explains diet to patient.
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Participates in patient rounds to assist patient with menu selection.
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Consults with dieticians on diet conflicts.
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Works on the patient tray line on when needed.
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Rounds with patients to assist patient with menu selections. Acts as primary communicator to patient care areas regarding patient diet orders and requests.
Minimal Qualifications
Education-
High School Diploma or GED required or
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equivalent. required
- Associate's degree in Dietetics preferred or
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other related field preferred
Experience-
PC computer experience preferred
This position has a hiring range of : USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.
