What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietitian position at CommonSpirit Health?
For more than 50 years the mission of CHI Health Missouri Valley has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Harrison County in Iowa. As a community hospital its ongoing commitment is to keep residents in good health. Through the years CHI Health Missouri Valley has strived to improve the health status of southwest Iowa residents – children teens adults senior citizens friends and neighbors. CHI Health Missouri Valley is proud to offer health care services – close to home – within this community.
Responsibilities
**This is a remote position with the requirement of monthly visits to CHI Health Missouri Valley and CHI Health Corning**
1. Practices and performs at the minimum competent level as outlined by the current Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Scope of Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics (SOP) and Standards of Professional Performance for Registered Dietetics (SOPP).
2. Develops and implements a patient plan of care based on evidence-based practice and an assessment of nutritional needs.
3. Interprets, evaluates, and utilizes pertinent current research related to nutritional care.
4. Evaluates nutritional interventions and provides follow up to ensure continuity of care.
5. Counsels individuals and families in nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selection, adapting plans to the individual.
6. Clearly and concisely communicates appropriate nutritional care data through all record systems.
7. Participates in health team meetings and serves as the expert on nutritional care.
8. Promotes communication between departments as a patient advocate to facilitate patient care. Provides nutrition education to hospital personnel and community.
Qualifications
Required:
-Bachelor’s Degree
-Be registered as a Dietitian (RD) by Commission on Dietetic Registration.
-Be a Licensed Dietitian in Iowa.
-Outpatient Oncology: Must also be certified as a Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration within 36 months from date of hire.
-Diabetes Educator: Must also be certified as a Diabetes Educator (CDE) within 39 months of hire.
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