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Dietitian- Join Our Dynamic Team!

Olive Grove Hospice

Casual/As needed basis

Pay : $30.00 DOQ

Olive Grove Hospice is seeking a Registered Dietitian on a PRN basis as we grow, to conduct education to our team and function as a member of the interdisciplinary group with expertise in nutritional care for our patients.

The duties and responsibilities for this position as we grow would be:

Develops and implements a nutritional plan of care which is based on an assessment of nutritional needs as part of the patient's total plan of care. Evaluates and reports results appropriately.

The dietitian works with the referring physician and interdisciplinary group to provide appropriate counseling to individuals and families/caregivers. They evaluate and instruct on nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection and economics, and adapting plans to the individual's illness, as indicated. They will reevaluate nutritional care by providing home follow-up care either at the patient's residence or by phone.

Records subjective and objective information, assessment, treatment plan, and current progress notes in the patient's clinical records including a discharge summary.

Complies with the organization's policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient records so that no information is divulged to other than proper users.

Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

Attends interdisciplinary team case conference, in-service training and the company's QAPI program, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Must be a graduate of a school approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. (ACEND)

Certified, Licensed or Registered by the state.

Must have at least one year of experience.

The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.

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