What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN DIETICIAN position at LHC Group, Inc.?
PRN Dietician position available at Willcare in Jamestown, NY!
At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As a PRN Dietician, you can expect:
- The ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
- Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Independence and autonomy
- Career growth possibilities
Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.
Essential Functions
- Develops and implements a nutritional plan based on an assessment of nutritional needs. This plan is included in the
patient's/client's plan of care. - Evaluates and reports results of nutritional assessments appropriately.
- Provides recommendations to the home care personnel team regarding appropriate counseling to individuals and
families/caregivers in the home, evaluation and instruction on nutrition principles, dietary plans, food selection and economics,
adapting plans to the individual's lifestyle as indicated and re-evaluations of nutritional care through home follow-up care. - Communicates and documents appropriate dietary history and subjective and objective nutrition care data in the clinical
record, including the discharge summary. - Communicates with care coordinator/case manager regarding patient's/client's progress and treatment goals.
- Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient/client clinical records.
- Complies with the Organization's policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Provides in-services as requested by the DON.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
- Registered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Equal Opportunity Employer – vets, disability.
Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.
Willcare, a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
Salary : $46,900 - $59,400
