What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietitian-PRN position at UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital?
Description
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023. UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly by Lifepoint Health in partnership with UW Health and UnityPoint Health – Meriter. A career at UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the “City of Four Lakes” who need continued care to recover completely.
You have specialized skills and our patients in the Madison metropolitan area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!
What you will do in this role:
- Participates in the survey process; instructs staff in matters of conduct and disclosure; maintains a presence at all times while surveyors are on-site and directs the timely collection of information required by the survey team. Undertakes corrective action while survey is in progress, if appropriate; works with other hospital departments to develop survey plan of correction, as needed
- Conducts initial assessments and reassessments on all patients admitted to the hospital.
- Ensures proper completion of documentation (assessments, care plans, education, discharge planning)
- Provides oversight of the menu management process
- Provides training to manager and staff as needed on therapeutic diets and menus, food allergens, or other related topics
- Other duties as assigned
What we Offer
• Shift scheduling flexibility
• Low nurse-to-patient ratios
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork
• Superior quality patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and culture
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in dietetics or nutrition related field
- Registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- State licensure in the state of WI
- Previous experience in acute care setting, preferred
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke Specialty Program.
