Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Dietititian Med Surg - Children's Foundation Research Institute - Full- Time - D
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
Overview
Dietitian Med Surg | Children\'s Foundation Research Institute | Full Time | Days Formulates and implements optimal nutrition therapy and evaluates outcomes for assigned patients at Le Bonheur Children\'s Hospital. Coordinates nutritional care with other disciplines. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a constant drive for excellence. What You Will Do
Provides the Nutrition Care Process. Formulates and implements pediatric nutrition therapy plan of care. Documents in accordance with policy, procedure, and clinical practice guidelines. Understand and document face-to-face and telehealth charging practices with input into the electronic charging system. Screen, triage, and prioritize medical nutrition therapy consults for all age groups (neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescent, and adult). Complete nutrition assessments and identify nutrition diagnoses/problems. Identify and document differing malnutrition indicators in neonates, pediatrics, and adults. Monitor formula orders and calculate special recipes with or without additives for milk staff. Identify and integrate trends in anthropometric indices and biochemical data, implications of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures. Perform pediatric nutrition focused physical findings to evaluate nutritional status throughout the lifecycle. Perform and ensure proper anthropometric data and measuring techniques, including pediatric head circumference, segmental length, and recumbent length, and apply values to growth charts. Serve as a resource for multidisciplinary team on proper anthropometric measuring techniques and equipment. Monitor more frequent nutrition plan of care adjustments as pediatric patients can become malnourished quickly. Implement nutrition plan of care and work with foodservice staff and milk techs to ensure conformance and continuation of the plan. Function as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team and the Nutrition Therapy team. Navigate pediatric formulas and additives and coordinate with companies to ensure tolerance, availability, and consideration of patients\' financial resources. Work with case management and social work to identify resources for formula supplies across WIC, insurance, and community programs. Document needs, resources, and assist with document completion for insurance, DME and community coverage. Provide age-specific, culturally appropriate nutrition counseling and education to patients and families/caregivers throughout the lifecycle. Use evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines and appropriate instructional methods and tools based on age group. Document patient and caregiver comprehension and anticipated compliance with nutrition guidelines in measurable terms. Complete Ad Hoc charting for in-patient. Calculate special formula recipes for home and provide education to patients/caregivers, documenting education in the EMR. Monitor and communicate outpatient issues and nutrition plan of care in EMR messaging between appointments and admissions. Demonstrate professional development and leadership; participate in performance measurement and quality improvement. Perform other job functions as assigned or requested. Education/Formal Training Requirements
Bachelor\'s Degree Dietetics Master\'s Degree Dietetics Work Experience Requirements
1-3 years experience as a registered dietitian Licenses And Certifications Requirements
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist - Commission on Dietetic Registration Licensed as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in the state where work is performed Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps of the process Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy, specifically related to pediatrics Comprehensive knowledge and advancement of formularies for preterm, infant, preschool, school age, adolescent, adult, and metabolic and other disease specialty formulas Complex understanding of growth velocity and estimated needs for multiple age groups with differing growth rates to maximize medical nutrition therapy plan of care Critical thinking, active listening, and collaboration skills Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form to patients, public, hospital and medical staff, and physicians Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units Ability to counsel and educate others General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software Supervision Provided by this Position
There are no supervisory responsibilities assigned to this position Physical Demands
Physical activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion Must have good balance and coordination Light work - exerting up to 25 lbs occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs frequently Close visual acuity to perform tasks such as data preparation, transcription, computer use, and extensive reading Generally performed under office or administrative conditions We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
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Dietitian Med Surg | Children\'s Foundation Research Institute | Full Time | Days Formulates and implements optimal nutrition therapy and evaluates outcomes for assigned patients at Le Bonheur Children\'s Hospital. Coordinates nutritional care with other disciplines. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a constant drive for excellence. What You Will Do
Provides the Nutrition Care Process. Formulates and implements pediatric nutrition therapy plan of care. Documents in accordance with policy, procedure, and clinical practice guidelines. Understand and document face-to-face and telehealth charging practices with input into the electronic charging system. Screen, triage, and prioritize medical nutrition therapy consults for all age groups (neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescent, and adult). Complete nutrition assessments and identify nutrition diagnoses/problems. Identify and document differing malnutrition indicators in neonates, pediatrics, and adults. Monitor formula orders and calculate special recipes with or without additives for milk staff. Identify and integrate trends in anthropometric indices and biochemical data, implications of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures. Perform pediatric nutrition focused physical findings to evaluate nutritional status throughout the lifecycle. Perform and ensure proper anthropometric data and measuring techniques, including pediatric head circumference, segmental length, and recumbent length, and apply values to growth charts. Serve as a resource for multidisciplinary team on proper anthropometric measuring techniques and equipment. Monitor more frequent nutrition plan of care adjustments as pediatric patients can become malnourished quickly. Implement nutrition plan of care and work with foodservice staff and milk techs to ensure conformance and continuation of the plan. Function as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team and the Nutrition Therapy team. Navigate pediatric formulas and additives and coordinate with companies to ensure tolerance, availability, and consideration of patients\' financial resources. Work with case management and social work to identify resources for formula supplies across WIC, insurance, and community programs. Document needs, resources, and assist with document completion for insurance, DME and community coverage. Provide age-specific, culturally appropriate nutrition counseling and education to patients and families/caregivers throughout the lifecycle. Use evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines and appropriate instructional methods and tools based on age group. Document patient and caregiver comprehension and anticipated compliance with nutrition guidelines in measurable terms. Complete Ad Hoc charting for in-patient. Calculate special formula recipes for home and provide education to patients/caregivers, documenting education in the EMR. Monitor and communicate outpatient issues and nutrition plan of care in EMR messaging between appointments and admissions. Demonstrate professional development and leadership; participate in performance measurement and quality improvement. Perform other job functions as assigned or requested. Education/Formal Training Requirements
Bachelor\'s Degree Dietetics Master\'s Degree Dietetics Work Experience Requirements
1-3 years experience as a registered dietitian Licenses And Certifications Requirements
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist - Commission on Dietetic Registration Licensed as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in the state where work is performed Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps of the process Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy, specifically related to pediatrics Comprehensive knowledge and advancement of formularies for preterm, infant, preschool, school age, adolescent, adult, and metabolic and other disease specialty formulas Complex understanding of growth velocity and estimated needs for multiple age groups with differing growth rates to maximize medical nutrition therapy plan of care Critical thinking, active listening, and collaboration skills Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form to patients, public, hospital and medical staff, and physicians Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units Ability to counsel and educate others General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software Supervision Provided by this Position
There are no supervisory responsibilities assigned to this position Physical Demands
Physical activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion Must have good balance and coordination Light work - exerting up to 25 lbs occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs frequently Close visual acuity to perform tasks such as data preparation, transcription, computer use, and extensive reading Generally performed under office or administrative conditions We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
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