- Job Title
- Clinical Dietitian
- ID
- 4013684
- Facility
- Parkwest Medical Center
- Department Name
- CARDIAC REHAB
Overview
Clinical Dietitian, Cardiac Rehab
PRN/OCC, Variable hours, Day shift
Parkwest Overview:
Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer.
Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.
In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.
Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons. Best of all, each of them is pretty mild!
Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.
Position Summary:
Monitors nutritional care, manages physician ordered therapeutic diets and provides nutritional education to patients. Directs, supervises and coordinates diet office activities.
Recruiter: Jason Shubert if you have any questions 865-374-5393, jshuber1@covhlth.com
Responsibilities
- Documents all relevant aspects of nutritional care for patients in accordance with departmental standards.
- Performs nutritional assessments as determined. Requests patient food preferences and prepares patient diets on a daily basis.
- Attends health care team meetings regularly to discuss patient care needs.
- Educates patients on long term nutritional care through individual discussions, group classes and community speaking engagements.
- Writes modified diets and coordinates diet adaptations with house menus. Charts diets in medical records.
- Serves as an educational resource to nursing and medical personnel.
- Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
- Maintains department records, reports and files as required.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience:
One (1) year ADA approved experience or MS Nutrition plus six (6) months ADA approved experience
Licensure Requirement:
Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Must successfully complete registration exam (RD) and maintain credentials.
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