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Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
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Provides clinical nutrition services to participants at the Renker Wellness Center as a component of medical programs (cardiac/pulmonary rehab and/or heart failure clinic) as well as fee for service for RWC community gym members. Responsible for coordination and implementation of nutrition care with medical, nursing, and ancillary care professionals.
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Reports to
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Director, Renker Wellness Center
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Supervises
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N/A
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Ages of Patients
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Adult
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Geriatric
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Blood Borne Pathogens
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Minimal/ No Potential
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Qualifications
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Education
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Required: Bachelor's Degree
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Licensure/Certification
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Required: Registered dietician with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) accreditation and American Heart Association BLS
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Experience
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Required: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Dietician in a healthcare setting
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Preferred: Experience in a medical program model including Epic electronic health record; experience with cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes, weight management, and plant based nutrition
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Essential Responsibilities
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Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations
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Assesses the nutritional status of adult and/or geriatric patients with clear documentation in the medical record. Uses parameters such as anthropometric measurements, visual assessment and interpretation of laboratory values
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Develops and revises a nutrition care plan based on information from the client, medical record, family and health care team members
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Incorporates current evidence-based research and practice into educational materials, documentation, and policy and procedures
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Performs nutrient intake analysis
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Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPPA regulations, and patient rights policies
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Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and The Joint Commission as evidenced by successful completion of surveys with no deficiencies
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Completes all required documentation, reports and logs in a timely, professional and thorough manner
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Communicates effectively with all team members, patients and families through conferences, individual consultation and committee participation. This includes telephone, written, and electronic communication
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Orients, mentors and educates other staff, as applicable
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Advises department on nutritional care
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Knowledgeable of current evidence as relates to plant-based nutrition for populations served by the Renker Wellness Center
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Plans regular and modified menus as requested
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Follows facility and department infection prevention policies and procedures
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Participates in facility-wide and department Performance Improvement Program and on Performance Improvement teams to improve processes and care
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Demonstrates leadership as nutritional care expert for others on the inter-professional health care team at the Renker Wellness Center
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Provides community education as requested within area of expertise including support of Community Heart Failure Clinic lecture series and educational programs for cardiac/pulmonary rehab participants
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Assists and contributes to stated patient satisfaction goals
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Follows all security procedures for facility and department
- Performs other duties as assigned
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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
