WI3670506

1

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelors Degree

Unspecified

40

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview Sign On Bonus This position is located in
Janesville, with coverage as needed in Walworth. Screens and assesses
nutritional status of patients / residents. Develops and implements care
plans, coordinating services with medical staff and ancillary services.
Participates in clinical Quality Improvement activities for the
department. Enters clinical charges into the computer. Provides
nutrition education for patients / residents. Represents the Health
System as a nutrition resource person. Performs other duties as
assigned. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Screens
and assesses patients\' status for nutritional risk factors per
protocol. This may include gathering information on the nutrition
history, medical record review, anthropometrics. Prepares Nutrition
assessment based upon information obtained from history, including
recommendation of appropriate diet prescription. Plans nutrition care
goals, completes timely follow-up and documentation in the medical
record. Develops and implements plan of care based assessment of
nutritional needs and available sources, and correlates plan with other
healthcare. Evaluates nutritional care and provides follow up continuity
of care. Consults with physicians and other health care professionals to
determine patient\'s nutritional needs and diet restrictions. Organizes
daily tasks to complete needed activities in a timely manner.
Participates as a team player with the rest of the clinical nutrition
staff by communicating effectively and identifying priority duties.
Participates in clinical meetings to discuss policy and procedures and
other topics. Participates in interdisciplinary care rounds by providing
input regarding patient nutrition status. Discusses nutrition related
problems with medical, nursing, and ancillary staff to improve nutrition
status of assigned patients. Maintains accurate records and assists in
statistical analysis of data. Assists in developing new programs
including business plans as needed. Assists in developing policies and
procedures as appropriate. Completes data for Clinical Productivity
monthly. Participates in food tasting panels, test trays, meal rounds,
etc. to achieve / maintain above average ratings on patient satisfaction
surveys. Inspects meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and
for standards of palatability and appearance. Provides nutrition
education to patients, the community, students and other health care
professionals. Develops nutrition education materials, programs,
displays, etc. Speaks professionally at seminars, in-services and / or
with the local media at least once a year. Precepts dietetics and / or
medical students. Evaluates dietetic student progress and provides
appropriate feedback. May participate as a peer review team member at
another\... For full info follow application link.
EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity
employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. \*\*\*\*\*
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/1DFA78E467A2422D