Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Clinical Dietitian applies medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to promote health and provide nutrition care services in the treatment of disease and restoration of health.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, participating in patient satisfaction, quality management, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance. Clinical Dietitian complete nutrition assessments, monitor nutrition care plans, interact with the interdisciplinary team members, and serve as a nutrition resource to internal and external candidates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

CLINICAL DIETITIAN

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Coordinated Program, Dietetic Program, Dietetic Internship or Pre-professional Practice program all accredited by the Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education (CAADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required.

Registered Dietitian or RD eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. If RD-eligible, must pass the examination and registration for RD designation within 90-days of hire.

Must be licensed in state of employee\xe2\x80\x99s primary work location within 90 days of hire 3-5 years of clinical nutrition experience is preferred. If working in the outpatient environment, licensure in both states of Oregon and Idaho are required. Basic computer skills including proficiency in an electronic health record.

OUTPATIENT ONCOLOGY DIETITIAN

1. Oncology nutrition experience is preferred.

2. Board certification in Oncology Nutrition (e.g., the CSO credential), preferred.

3. Home health, health education and/or public health experience helpful.

4. Knowledge of performance improvement and cancer treatment and research preferred.

5. Serves on the Cancer Institute\xe2\x80\x99s Performance Improvement Committee, Cancer Committee, and

participates in other Cancer Institute committees, programs, and community activities as directed and/or assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organizational Mission, Core Values, and Vision in behaviors, practices, policies and decisions. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric, as applicable).

Develops, implements and documents plan of care based on assessments of nutrition needs in correlation and collaboration with other health care plans. Develops and implements nutritional care plans for all patients identified to be at significant nutrition risk through the nutritional screening process including the Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam, when applicable.

Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team or other departments to determine, coordinate, and provide medical nutrition therapy. Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of nutritional intervention and provides follow up for continuity of care. Provides effective hand-off communications between team members.

Provides individual diet counseling for patient/family as needed. Compiles appropriate education materials. Translates scientific research into meaningful instruction for clients. Provides in-service and nutrition education for the healthcare team members. Serves as a liaison between the Food and Nutrition Services (FANS) department and individual patient care units as applicable to your service line.

Practices within the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Scope and Standard of Practice, and state licensure laws.

Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and follows the organizations policies and procedures.

Good interpersonal skills needed to interact effectively with a broad range of customers. May require travel between health system sites.

Highlights and Benefits:

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Visit to learn more!

Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To review Oregon\xe2\x80\x99s Anti-retaliation policy please click on the link:

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Trinity Health