Senior Registered Dietitian Bariatric Clinic
Company: Banner Health
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name:
PBD-Bariatric Medicine-ArcadiaWork Shift: DayJob
Category:Facilities, Environmental Services, and CulinaryGood
health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand
that, and that's why we work hard every day to make a difference in
people's lives. Do you like the idea of making a positive change in
people's lives - and your own? If so, this could be the perfect
opportunity for you. -Banner - -University Medicine Obesity and
Bariatric Surgery Center offers expert care in the medical and
surgical treatment of obesity for adult and adolescent patients.
Our multidisciplinary team offers highly personalized service and
state of the art care. The foundation of our program is built on
providing both group and individualized patient education. Our team
has experience with more than 5,000 bariatric surgical
patients.Seeking experienced Licensed Registered Dietitian for
meetings with patients to guide them through the Bariatric program
while guiding them through healthy nutrition. This is a full time
(40 hours/week), day shift position: Monday - Friday 8:00A-4:30P in
a busy clinic with opportunity to do in-person education classes
and remote work available. Banner Health has been recognized by
Becker's Healthcare as one of the 150 top places to work in health
care. In addition, we recently made Newsweek's list of America's
Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity.These recognitions reflect
Banner Health's investment in team members' professional
development, wellness benefits, and continued education. It
highlights our commitment to advocating for diversity in the
workplace, promoting work-life balance, and boosting employee
engagementUniversity Medical Center Phoenix PBCs Banner -
University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized
academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on
coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and
nurturing future generations of highly trained medical
professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us
to achieve Magnet--- recognition by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent
patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, a number of unique
specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks
to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of
Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities
include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics,
and with a new $400 million campus investment, a new patient tower
and 2 new clinic buildings will be built.POSITION SUMMARYThis
position provides leadership in specialty area of clinical
nutrition, establishes practice standards and serves as a mentor to
educate colleagues in the specialty nutrition area. This position
manages a complex caseload of patients by providing comprehensive
nutritional assessments and nutrition-focused physical exams,
developing and managing all aspects of appropriate nutrition care
plans, and monitoring outcomes of plans. Provides patient and
family nutrition counseling and education. Develops Nutrition
Standards of Practice and Education material in collaboration with
peers. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary Health Care team
providing input and establishing patient care policies, programs,
quality improvement activities and provides in-service education in
areas of expertise.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Provides comprehensive
nutrition assessment of patients' nutritional needs, to include
nutrition-focused physical exams as appropriate, with at least 50%
of patient case load in designated specialty area. Obtains timely
and appropriate data and analyzes/interprets data based on
evidence-based standards and established practice guidelines.2.
Demonstrates and maintains competency in enteral and parenteral
clinical practice protocols and oral nutrition management standard
of practice as demonstrated by successful completion of initial
competency exams and ongoing evaluation.3. Writes orders to
initiate and manage the nutrition care and of all assigned patients
including those receiving nutrition support (parenteral and enteral
nutrition) per protocols.4. Evaluates effectiveness of the care
plan and communicates effectively to the other members of the
healthcare team to provide optimal nutrition outcomes. Provides
pertinent information in the medical records, patient plans of care
and/or clinical pathways while meeting requirements of regulatory
agencies (i.e. Joint Commission, CMS, State and Local Agencies).5.
Provides nutrition education to patients, families, staff and other
health care team professionals through the development of effective
teaching materials and in-service programs; Evaluates patient and
or family response to education.6. Provides leadership in area of
practice, establishing proper patient care procedures and acts as
liaison with nursing areas. Establishes and monitors policies and
procedures in area of expertise and communicates areas of concern
that impact patient care in this area. Assists with program
marketing through the development of effective work relationships
with internal and external customers to enhance the use of services
provided by clinical program. Serves as mentor to new staff and
interns where assigned.7. Participates in and identifies continuous
quality improvement activities in clinical areas to ensure optimal
nutrition care outcomes are achieved; Participates in clinical
nutrition Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities and
completes one outcome study per year to improve on quality of
nutrition service or to improve nutrition outcomes. Provides
additional coordination of projects and programs.8. Demonstrates
proficiency in area of practice; Responsible for developing
training and educational materials to assist colleagues in
developing skills in area of specialty and mentors staff members in
area of specialty.9. This position interacts with patients,
families, health care providers and nutrition and dietary staff in
support of providing high quality nutrition assessment, care
planning, delivery and measurement of outcomes. Customers are
patients, visitors, physicians and other staff members, vendors,
and payors. Position communicates effectively and provides
specialty education to ensure optimum nutritional care. Position
works independently and provides guidance to nutrition services
staff in the development of nutrition plans. Position may also
provide community education. Provides leadership in specialized
area of practice through participation in establishing standards
and policies and procedures.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust possess the
knowledge of nutrition and dietetics demonstrated through the
completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and/or Dietetics.
Must be a Registered Dietitian based on academic and professional
requirements as defined by by the Commission on Dietetic
Registration (CDR) of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Effective January 1, 2024 CDR requires a minimum of Master's degree
to be eligible to take the registration examination. Must hold
current registration through the Commission on Dietetic
Registration of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and be able
to maintain ongoing registration while providing verification of
registration annually. Maintains current licensure as required by
State law.Must possess a level of expertise typically achieved
through three to five years clinical experience in a specialty
area. Must be able to function independently and be effective at
prioritizing assigned patient case load as well as the ability to
lead and serve as a resource for issues.To be classified as a
Senior Registered Dietitian, at least 50% of dietitian's case load
must be in the specialty area. This requires documentation of
certification and expertise in one of the following areas:
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant; Certified
Clinical Transplant Dietician (CCTD) from the North American
Transplant Coordinators Organization; CNSD-Certified Nutrition
Support Dietitian (to year 2012); CNSC-Certified Nutrition Support
Clinician; CDE-Certified Diabetes Educator; Board Certified
Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP); Board Certified Specialist
in Renal Nutrition (CSR); Board Certified Specialist in Oncology
Nutrition (CSO); Board Certified Specialist in Gerontology
Nutrition (CSG); Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics
(CSSD). CNIS Certified Nutrition Injury Specialist--- attained
through the successful completion of The Nutrition Injury-Specific
Diagnostic Nutrition Residency--An Advanced Practice Approach to
Diagnosing Nutritional Disorders. Certified Nutrition Specialist
(CNS) administered by the Certification Board for Nutrition
Specialists (CBNS); Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and
Weight Management (CSOWM).Employees working at Banner MD Anderson
on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess
a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One
Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the
card for the duration of their employment. This is a requirement of
the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific
facility.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education
and/or experience preferred.Our organization supports a drug-free
work environment.
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