Dietitian
Company: Encompass Health
Location: Stanton
Posted on: September 10, 2023
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Job Description:
Salary range $64,000 - $92,000 annuallyBe one of the first
applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send
your application for consideration.Excellent PRN rateCompensation
will be determined based on years of experience and applicable
certifications. The Dietitian plans therapeutic diets and confers
with patients, doctors, nursing staff and patient family members
concerning these diets. The position monitors Nutrition Services
provided to patients to ensure that standards of care are met in
accordance with all associated regulatory agencies and the
administrative policies of the hospital. The Dietitian instructs
patients in diets for home use prior to discharge and as
outpatients. The Dietitian monitors past and present nutritional
status and makes recommendations to the health care team based on
available data. To ensure the accuracy of food production as
related to modified diets, the Dietitian acts in a supervisory
capacity, as needed and performs other project assignments. Job
Code: 100073QualificationsLicense or Certification: - Registered by
the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic
Association- Must be licensed as a Registered Dietitian as
applicable per state requirements- Member of the American Dietetic
Association preferredTotal Education, Vocational Training and
Experience:- Bachelor Science or advanced degree preferred from an
accredited institution, with a major in Food & Nutrition.- One year
experience in Clinical Dietetics preferred.Machines, Equipment
Used:- General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine,
fax machine, calculator, computer.Physical Requirements: - Good
visual acuity and ability to communicate.- Ability to lift a
minimum of 30 pounds and ability push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds,
which includes the lifting, pushing and/or pulling of medical
supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of
patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting,
pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum
requirements.- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
- Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for
patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring
equipment.Compliance:- Adheres to the company's Standards of
Business Conduct.- Maintains current licensure and/or
certifications, if applicable.Skills and Abilities:- Ability to
speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.- Ability to
coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in
a detail-oriented manner.- Ability to work independently without
supervision.Environmental Conditions:- Indoor, temperature
controlled, smoke-free environment. - May be exposed to hot, cold
temperature extremes, noise, wet, slippery, hot surfaces, sharp
objects, live steam. - May be exposed to hazardous cleaning
chemicals.- May be exposure to high and low temperature extremes
and exposed to extremely hot kitchen equipment. - OSHA
Classification II - Dietitian position tasks normally do not
involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but may require
performing unplanned Category I tasks, which might have a potential
for mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids,
tissues or potential splashes. Exposure or potential exposure may
be required as a condition of employment.- Exposure or potential
exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.- Handicapped
accessibility.- May work under stressful circumstances at
times.Proficiency or Productivity Standards:- Meets established
attendance standards.- Adheres to hospital/department dress code
including wearing ID badge.- May be required to work weekdays
and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet
deadlines. - May be required to work on religious and/or legal
holidays on scheduled days/shifts.- Will be required to work as
necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after
a disaster.- May be required to stay after workday to assist after
a disaster situation until relief arrives.- May be required to
perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Keywords: Encompass Health, Midland , Dietitian, Healthcare , Stanton, Texas
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