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Emory Healthcare/Emory University Clinical Dietitian in Atlanta, Georgia
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Description
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.
Additional Details
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 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.
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Division Emory Univ Hosp-Midtown
Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30308
Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta
Department EHM Clinical Nutrition
Job Type Regular Full-Time
Job Number 126187
Job Category Food Services & Dietetics
Schedule 8a-4:30p
Standard Hours 40 Hours
Hourly Minimum USD $25.37/Hr.
Hourly Midpoint USD $33.99/Hr.
Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.