Dietician
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Job Summary
Providing exceptional care for our patients as well as recognizing the value of your co-workers is the expectation of all members of Prevea Clinic. All members are expected to focus on the patient’s needs; relate to all in a friendly, accepting manner; communicate in a positive and professional manner to patients and co workers; use time effectively and efficiently; and demonstrate an overall high level of performance.
What you will do
- Screens and assesses the patient’s learning needs and monitors and reassesses progress in a collaborative and ongoing manner.
- Conduct both group and 1:1 educational sessions for patients and their families or support system using interactive, collaborative, skill-based training methods for the pediatric through geriatric population.
- Provide clinical expertise and education to patients as part of the multidisciplinary education model used for these types of patients.
- Assist patients in developing educational and behavior change goals.
- Evaluate effectiveness of education provided by measuring attainment of learning objectives.
- Assist patients in developing an individualized follow-up plan.
- Document education provided through the use of electronic medical record.
- Communicate and collaborate with other department staff and/or providers regarding patient care when appropriate.
- Refer patients to other services when patient needs are outside of scope of practice.
- Collaborate with other staff in development of educational training materials.
- Participate in at least one annual continuous quality improvement process to identify and address areas for improvement.
- Assess own strengths and weaknesses and develops a plan for professional growth.
- Assist with all other aspects of provision of care and services within a growing Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition Services practice
- Give patients telephone advice using professional judgment within the scope of license.
- Serve as nutrition resource to providers, coworkers, and community.
- Communicate with hospitals and other offices as needed and as directed by providers.
- Adheres to established guidelines for clinical nutrition productivity
- Utilizes appropriate functions of computer systems.
- Willingly accepts other duties as assigned by the supervisor/coordinator
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics Required
Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of clinical and therapeutic nutrition.
- Able to effectively lead and manage groups.
- Ability to develop a rapport with clients and their families
- Basic computer skills for documentation of educational sessions.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Dietitian through Commission on Dietetic Registration with current Wisconsin Certification or RD-eligible with expected achievement of RD status and Wisconsin Certification within 90 days of hire. within 90 Days Required
- Current CPR Certification. Upon Hire Required
Physical Demands
- Sit – Constantly
- Stand – Frequently
- Walk – Frequently
- Drive – Rarely
- Climb (Stairs/Ladders) – Rarely
- Bend (Neck) – Constantly
- Bend (Waist) – Frequently
- Squat – Occasionally
- Twist/Turn (Neck) – Frequently
- Twist/Turn(Waist) – Occasionally
- Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. – Occasionally
- Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. – Rarely
- Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. – Rarely
- Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. – Rarely
- Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. – Rarely
- Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. – Rarely
- Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. – Rarely
- Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. – Rarely
- Reach (Above shoulder level) – Occasionally
- Reach (Below shoulder level) – Constantly
- Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) – Constantly
- Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) – Constantly
- Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) – Occasionally
Working Conditions
- Extreme cold – Rarely
- Extreme heat – Rarely
- Humidity – Rarely
- Wet – Rarely
- Noise – Occasionally
- Hazards – Occasionally
Travel Requirements
Hearing Requirements
- Hears Whispers < 3 feet – Constantly</li>
- Hears Whispers 3-8 feet – Constantly
Vision Requirements
- Color Discrimination – Constantly
- Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/30 binocular) – Constantly
- Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/30 binocular) – Constantly
Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United State and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire. Prevea participates in E-verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify