Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is searching for a Clinical Dietitian. Responsible for providing sound nutrition care for a variety of patients and their support persons, including the diagnosis of diabetes. In providing sound nutrition care, the dietitian serves as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team and assesses nutrition needs; develops and implements nutrition care plans; evaluates and reports the results appropriately; interprets evaluates and utilizes pertinent and current research related to nutrition care; and coordinates activities according to department policies and procedures and the goals for the healthcare team.
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BENEFITS:
- Wellness reimbursement.
- Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
- Employer-funded retirement plan.
- Two medical plan options: PPO and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with employer HSA contribution.
- Flexible work solutions based on position and department.
- Up to four weeks of PTO accrual beginning in year one.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid volunteer time.
- Paid preferred holiday.
- No nights, no weekends.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Patient Education (includes classes)
- Assessing Learning Needs of Patients / Families
- Evaluates adequacy of diet for meeting general dietary guidelines
- Planning and Implementing the Educational Process
- Develop individualized teaching plan with patients / families.
- Schedule appropriate learning experiences.
- Complete one to one session with patients / families.
- Conduct group classes as needed.
- Refer patients / families as indicated.
- Prescribes nutritional care recommendations that are age and disease specific.
- Provide feedback to patients / families regarding progress throughout the programs.
- Communicate with multidisciplinary team through the Electronic Medical Record.
- Evaluating the Outcomes
- Evaluate patients / families progress frequently during the teaching process.
- Obtain feedback from patients / families regarding comprehension of material.
- Provide feedback to patients / families regarding progress throughout the programs.
- Provide additional assistance and make appropriate referrals.
- Submit proper documentation for billing.
- Send letter with patient records to referring physician.
- Availability to work on weekends or evenings to complete time sensitive projects.
- Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.
- All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
- Registration from The American Dietetic Association is required. Experience in diabetes preferred.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:
- Licenses, registrations, and certifications required at time of hire: Obtain a minimum of sixteen hours of training / preparation in the ADA / MDCH Diabetes Self-Management Education Program Standards in one year, and certification by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (CDE) when eligible.
- BLS preferred.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to review program education standards (nutrition) provided by ADA / MDCH and assist in maintaining and updating the current manual.
- Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.
- Knowledge and proficiency in word processing and file management using Word and other software as required by the department.
- Knowledge and proficiency in grammar and spelling skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.
- Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
- Ability to interpret, comprehend and transmit complicated and detailed instructions accurately.
- Ability to operate automated standard office equipment such as multi-line phone system, transcription equipment, copier, fax machine, shredder, etc.
- Ability to accept and apply feedback.
- Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
- Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of work flow.
- Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.
