What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ambulatory Cardiac Clinical Dietitian position at UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority?
Position Title Ambulatory Cardiac Clinical Dietitian Medical Pavilion Position Summary / Career Interest: The Ambulatory Cardiac Clinical Dietitian functions as a key member of the interdisciplinary care team, providing nutrition services to patients in the cardiac, cardiac rehabilitation, cardiothoracic surgery, and general surgery ambulatory clinics through a hybrid work model that includes both on-site and remote care. This role involves completing comprehensive, individualized nutrition assessments; developing and implementing personalized nutrition care plans; and conducting ongoing follow-up to evaluate patient progress. The dietitian regularly reviews clinical status and outcomes, adjusting nutrition interventions as needed to support recovery, optimize cardiovascular health, and promote surgical outcomes. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills. Performs key functions of nutrition care according to department standards and procedures, including screening for nutrition risk, nutrition assessment, development of care plan, and follow-up monitoring/reassessment of patients identified to be at nutrition risk. Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health care team to implement nutrition care, coordinates care in conjunction with other disciplines, assesses progress of patients towards desired outcomes, records variances, and communicates with health care team when outcomes are not met. Acts as a nutrition resource/advocate to others for specific patients/families. Participates in team management rounds and care conferences of patients, and reports and responds to resulting requests for nutritional services. Instructs/counsels patients/families in nutritional care, understands/applies basic learning principles to both children and adults, is aware of available resources, utilizes available resources, and evaluates effectiveness of own teaching. Serves as student preceptor. Maintains and upgrades own level of nutritional care expertise while serving as a nutrition expert to staff, clients, students and community. Provides smooth, efficient, courteous flow of nutritional care information to Clinical Nutrition staff, managers and others health providers as needed. Actively participates in staff meetings, ad hoc meetings, and as a resource to others. Applies current research findings in practice by implementing evidenced based practice. Participates in department quality improvement activities and data collection as requested Participates in community education activities and/or outreach programs as needed. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience Master's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics (required for RDs credentialed after 1/1/2024.) from an accredited college or university. Bachelors Degree in Nutrition or related field from an accredited college or university. High School Graduate Required Licensure and Certification Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Bachelor's degree required for RDs credentialed prior to 1/1/2024. upon Hire Licensed Dietitian - Health Occupations Credentialing - Kansas (KDADS) upon Hire Time Type: Job Requisition ID: R-49745 Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. 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