Fort HealthCare
Clinical Dietitian - Flexible Schedule - No Weekends
Fort HealthCare, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, United States, 53538
Let us tell you why you want to be a Clinical Dietitian at Fort HealthCare in Fort Atkinson!
Shift: 32 hours per bi-weekly pay period Part time Flexible hours No weekends
Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties, and we are seeking a Clinical Dietitian.
Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 14-time award winner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 4-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values.
In addition, Fort HealthCare is proud to be awarded the inaugural 2024 Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion Award. The Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion award recognizes a hospital for demonstrating mentoring relationships and engagement through active participation, collaboration and the sharing of tools and resources with other hospitals.
Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.
The Clinical Dietitian works with both the inpatient population as well as the outpatient population. Works with the health care team to provide ongoing nutritional assessment of inpatients including recommendations for diet or alternative nutrition, diet counseling and provides nutrition education materials while documenting progress in the EMR. Provides nutrition education to patients who are referred by their provider for counseling related to specific diagnoses that benefit from modified diets and provides educational materials for home. Nutrition counseling and patients' response will be documented in EMR. This person will also develop and conduct community nutrition education. We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.
Responsibilities of this position include:
For Inpatient, evaluates nutritional status of all new patient admissions using pertinent data including diagnosis, history, laboratory values, medications, and anthropometric measures. For Inpatient, documents initial nutrition care plan using standard assessment format after determining patient's nutritional status and needs. Reevaluates patients regularly per policy and changes nutrition plan as needed after reviewing patients medical record and documents in EMR. Promotes seamless care to the patient by effectively communicating the RESPECT values with staff, patient, and providers. Professionally answers telephone, takes messages and direct phone calls based on clinic process in a timely manner. Greets all persons entering the clinic and provides assistance based on their needs. For Inpatient, clarifies diet orders and adds nutrition supplements to best meet patient needs based on medical diagnosis and history. For Inpatient, works collaboratively with TPN team (pharmacist, physician, and dietitian) to determine patient's calorie, protein and fluid needs and documents recommendations in EMR. Makes recommendations and writes orders for alternative nutrition (TPN and enteral feeding). For Inpatient, attends and actively participates in multidisciplinary Daily Patient Care Meeting offering nutrition input to patient care. Rounds regularly to determine patient's intake and encourage healthy diet. For Inpatient, educates patients and family on healthy diet and modified diet based on medical diagnosis and history as well as communicating appropriately based on their level of comprehension. Refers inpatient to outpatient education as appropriate. For Outpatient, evaluates nutritional status of patient using pertinent data including diagnosis, history, laboratory values, medications, and anthropometric measurements. For Outpatient, educates patient and family on healthy diet and modified diet based on medical diagnosis and history. For Outpatient, documents initial nutrition care plan using standard assessment and education format in EMR and communicates with provider regarding progress of the patient. Prepares and presents a minimum of two community nutrition education programs per year including classroom presentations, radio shows and written articles. Ongoing continuing education to remain current in nutrition field and remain registered is mandatory. Requirements for this position include:
Bachelor's Degree. Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and certified with the state of WI. Able to communicate verbally and in writing with all customers and possess the nutrition knowledge to educate all ages for general health and a variety of medical conditions requiring modified diets. Must be organized with high attention to details and team player. Knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office.
Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community
Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.
Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.
Shift: 32 hours per bi-weekly pay period Part time Flexible hours No weekends
Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties, and we are seeking a Clinical Dietitian.
Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 14-time award winner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 4-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values.
In addition, Fort HealthCare is proud to be awarded the inaugural 2024 Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion Award. The Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion award recognizes a hospital for demonstrating mentoring relationships and engagement through active participation, collaboration and the sharing of tools and resources with other hospitals.
Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.
The Clinical Dietitian works with both the inpatient population as well as the outpatient population. Works with the health care team to provide ongoing nutritional assessment of inpatients including recommendations for diet or alternative nutrition, diet counseling and provides nutrition education materials while documenting progress in the EMR. Provides nutrition education to patients who are referred by their provider for counseling related to specific diagnoses that benefit from modified diets and provides educational materials for home. Nutrition counseling and patients' response will be documented in EMR. This person will also develop and conduct community nutrition education. We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.
Responsibilities of this position include:
For Inpatient, evaluates nutritional status of all new patient admissions using pertinent data including diagnosis, history, laboratory values, medications, and anthropometric measures. For Inpatient, documents initial nutrition care plan using standard assessment format after determining patient's nutritional status and needs. Reevaluates patients regularly per policy and changes nutrition plan as needed after reviewing patients medical record and documents in EMR. Promotes seamless care to the patient by effectively communicating the RESPECT values with staff, patient, and providers. Professionally answers telephone, takes messages and direct phone calls based on clinic process in a timely manner. Greets all persons entering the clinic and provides assistance based on their needs. For Inpatient, clarifies diet orders and adds nutrition supplements to best meet patient needs based on medical diagnosis and history. For Inpatient, works collaboratively with TPN team (pharmacist, physician, and dietitian) to determine patient's calorie, protein and fluid needs and documents recommendations in EMR. Makes recommendations and writes orders for alternative nutrition (TPN and enteral feeding). For Inpatient, attends and actively participates in multidisciplinary Daily Patient Care Meeting offering nutrition input to patient care. Rounds regularly to determine patient's intake and encourage healthy diet. For Inpatient, educates patients and family on healthy diet and modified diet based on medical diagnosis and history as well as communicating appropriately based on their level of comprehension. Refers inpatient to outpatient education as appropriate. For Outpatient, evaluates nutritional status of patient using pertinent data including diagnosis, history, laboratory values, medications, and anthropometric measurements. For Outpatient, educates patient and family on healthy diet and modified diet based on medical diagnosis and history. For Outpatient, documents initial nutrition care plan using standard assessment and education format in EMR and communicates with provider regarding progress of the patient. Prepares and presents a minimum of two community nutrition education programs per year including classroom presentations, radio shows and written articles. Ongoing continuing education to remain current in nutrition field and remain registered is mandatory. Requirements for this position include:
Bachelor's Degree. Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and certified with the state of WI. Able to communicate verbally and in writing with all customers and possess the nutrition knowledge to educate all ages for general health and a variety of medical conditions requiring modified diets. Must be organized with high attention to details and team player. Knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office.
Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community
Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.
Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.