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Nutrition Support Registered Dietitian Lead - Clinical Nutrition Services
full-timeLebanon$67k - $104k

Summary

Location

Lebanon

Salary

$67k - $104k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Overview

Salary ( $67,000-$104,000 a year). Eligible for a $7,500 Sign on Retention Bonus.

This is a partial remote role after training period.

Responsible for all aspects of patient food and nutrition services of the Patient Dietary Services Department.

Responsibilities

  • Nutrition Support
  • Works in conjunction with the Nutrition Committee assisting with decisions, research projects and coordination of all nutrition support activities.
  • Acts as co-chair for Nutrition Committee and Nutrition Rounds.
  • Using current scientific principles supported by research, responsible for writing and revising nutrition policies and protocols related to enteral and parenteral nutrition.
  • Collaborates with Pharmacy and Nutrition Committee members making recommendations to eD-H enteral/parenteral order sets needing revisions.
  • Acts as a consultant to staff Registered Dietitians for patients on enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
  • Monitors the nutrition care of patients on enteral and parenteral nutrition and oversight/review of dietitian nutrition orders entered per protocol
  • Responsible for keeping statistics for patients on enteral/parenteral nutrition.
  • Actively involved with nutrition support research activities.
  • Work with the nutrition support service to set up quality measures, assisting with data collection, summarizing information, submitting quarterly reports to the Nutrition Committee, Nutrition Support physician, and the Clinical Nutrition Manager, and as requested by Quality Assurance and Safety
  • Assist with developing education materials and participating in educating professional and paraprofessional staff with respect to nutrition support including and not limited to: physicians, residents, interns, dietitians, nurses, and pharmacists.
  • Assists with coordinating and scheduling dietetic intern rotations
  • Assists with the evaluation of enteral formulary making recommendations of change to the Clinical Nutrition Manager.
  • When appropriate completes nutrition assessments per Clinical Nutrition and D-H Policies and Procedures. Demonstrates the ability to perform nutrition assessments for patients at all age levels.
  • Works as a team member to provide comprehensive customer service to patients and families following department and D-H guidelines.
  • Management of Resources
  • Works directly with Manager, Clinical Nutrition & Patient Services to develop and implement clinical initiatives.
  • Acts as a liaison for RD and dietetic technician staff providing general supervision and communicating nutrition support concepts.
  • Contributes to the professional development to D-H staff in the area of Nutrition Support.
  • Serves as a member on hospital committees related to Nutrition Support an communicating back pertinent information to the Manager, Clinical Nutrition, and Patient Services
  • Acts as point person for all clinical matters in absence of Clinical Nutrition Manager
  • Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience required.
    • 5 years’ experience parenteral nutrition management required
    • Supervisory experience preferred

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    • Current NH Dietitian license required
    • Current Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
    • Certified Nutrition Support Clinician credential required to be obtained within 1 year and maintained

    Other facts

    Tech stack
    Nutrition Support,Clinical Nutrition,Patient Care,Research,Policy Development,Education,Team Collaboration,Quality Assurance,Data Collection,Consultation,Supervision,Nutrition Assessment,Enteral Nutrition,Parenteral Nutrition,Statistical Monitoring,Professional Development

    About Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

    Dartmouth Health, New Hampshire's only academic health system and the state's largest private employer, serves patients across northern New England. Dartmouth Health provides access to more than 2,000 providers in almost every area of medicine, delivering care at its flagship hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon, NH, as well as across its wide network of hospitals, clinics and care facilities. DHMC is consistently named the #1 hospital in New Hampshire by U.S. News & World Report, and recognized for high performance in numerous clinical specialties and procedures. Dartmouth Health includes its Dartmouth Cancer Center, one of only 51 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the nation, and the only such center in northern New England; Dartmouth Health Children’s, including the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the state’s only children’s hospital and clinic locations around the region; member hospitals in Lebanon, Keene and New London, NH, and Windsor, VT, and Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire; and more than 24 clinics that provide ambulatory services across New Hampshire and Vermont. Through its historical partnership with Dartmouth and the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth Health trains nearly 400 medical residents and fellows annually, and performs cutting-edge research and clinical trials recognized across the globe with Geisel and the White River Junction VA Medical Center in White River Junction, VT. Dartmouth Health and its more than 13,000 employees are deeply committed to serving the healthcare needs of everyone in our communities, and to providing each of our patients with exceptional, personal care.

    Team size: 10,001+ employees
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    Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

    What you'll do

    • The role involves overseeing patient food and nutrition services, collaborating with the Nutrition Committee, and managing nutrition support activities. Responsibilities also include writing nutrition policies, consulting with staff, and monitoring patient care.

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