Clinical Dietitian

Tenet Healthcare Corp

San Ramon, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Detail Oriented, Dietary Management, Dietetics, E Programming Language, Federal Laws and Regulations, Food Delivery, Food Safety, Food Services, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Hospital Administration, Infection Control, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Follow-up, Performance Management, Prescription Drugs, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Regulations, Resource Management, Risk, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Plan, Volunteer Management
LOCATION
San Ramon, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

San Ramon Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At San Ramon Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match • Generous paid time off • Career development and continuing education opportunities • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Requirements and Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of, and adheres to all applicable professional and regulatory practices, State and Federal regulations, Policies and Procedures of San Ramon Regional Medical Center, and Tenet Corporation.

Consistently manages the duties, responsibilities, and workload.

Utilizes resources as needed to perform job duties (ie, the Diet Office Book, the default menus, the soup and vegetable cycle lists, RDs).

Follows Infection Control Guidelines to ensure Safe Food Service. Includes proper hand washing, hair covering, uniform, personal hygiene and sanitary procedures.

Organizes the distribution of meals and nourishments for patients. Keeps information organized and accessible.

Maintains an organized, functional workspace, making sure stocked items are replenished daily.

Updates diet orders, modify and calculate therapeutic diets according to guidelines set up by the Clinical Dietitian.

Modifies and calculates therapeutic diets according to guidelines set up by the Dietitian, showing attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.

Works with the cooks to ensure ordered food is communicated in a timely fashion.

Checks the tray line for appropriateness and accuracy. Assures adherence to specifications, observing appearance, quantity and temperature.

Committed to increasing patient satisfaction.

Assures that the rights of all patients are respected with dignity, with privacy and confidentiality provided at all times.

Delivers late trays and supplemental food items to patients as required in a timely manner.

Orients, trains, and supervises Volunteers, assigning extra duties as needed.

Keeps updated on new departmental changes and meetings by reviewing postings in the kitchen as well as in the Diet Office Book.

Independently handles changes and new procedures.

Has a working knowledge of computer system.

Accurately and consistently maintains required records and logs. Includes Daily Meal Count, Tally Sheets, and Refrigerator / Freezer Temperature Logs.

Works in collaboration with other dietary staff, using effective communication skills. Includes working with the Dietitian, providing any pertinent information regarding patients observed during interaction.

Able to remain balanced and even-tempered in challenging situations.

Expresses and accepts feedback in a professional manner. Demonstrates flexibility and open-mindedness.

Participates in department Quality Control and Performance Improvement Programs as directed by the Dietitian and/or Food Service Director.

Participates in the planning of Diet Office related systems and policies.

Completes nutritional screens on patients as time allows, referring at-risk patients to the Dietitian as appropriate.

Completes basic diet education when ordered, providing written information with Dietitian phone number. Documents in the Interdisciplinary Patient/Family Education Record.

Provides follow-up nutrition care for patients for moderate and low-risk patients, and for high risk patients according to the Dietitian's Plan of Care. Updates Care Plans when appropriate.

Assumes other duties or assignments as designated by the Food Service Director or Dieticians.

Accountable for maintaining a good record of attendance and punctuality, utilizing the time clock for hours worked independently. Includes avoiding missed meal periods and overtime.

Conducts all hospital business within the highest standard of ethical behavior, adhering to SRRMC Behavior Standards. Complies with SRRMC Policies/Procedures protecting patient information and the confidentiality of the information in accordance with the Federal and State Regulations.

Maintains required departmental in-service requirements and staff meetings. Independently completes EDU. requirements prior to due date.

Demonstrates prudent resource management, protecting hospital resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.

Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the professional environment.

Accesses MyTenet weekly for department, hospital, and company updates and changes.

Completes .edu's and other required hospital education by the due date.

Adheres to SRRMC Behavior Standards.

Complies with San Ramon Regional Medical Center Policies/Procedures protecting patient information and the confidentiality of the information in accordance with the Federal and State regulations.

Job Summary

Provide the daily administration of nutritional and therapeutic diet systems. Modify therapeutic menu selections and integrate nutrition principles to patients menus to provide nutritionally adequate meals within the guidelines of the physician's prescription, working closely with the Dietitian. Maintain adequate records of diet prescriptions, participate in Quality Control Programs and maintain professionalism according to hospital wide standards. Complete nutritional screens, diet education and follow-up nutrition care to patients.

Minimum Requirements

  • Associate Degree in Nutrition or related field
  • Six (6) months experience within the past 6 years in a Hospital or in Food Service
  • DTR (Registered Dietetic Tech License) required
  • Normal vision with or without corrective lenses
  • Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness) Emergency and crisis situations. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. Occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances and biohazard material

Employment Practices

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The Employment Practices of Tenet Healthcare and its Companies

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

About the Company

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Tenet Healthcare Corp

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is a diversified healthcare services company with 115,000 employees united around a common mission: to help people live happier, healthier lives. Through its subsidiaries, partnerships and joint ventures, including United Surgical Partners International, the Company operates general acute care and specialty hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers and other outpatient facilities. Tenet's Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides technology-enabled performance improvement and health management solutions to hospitals, health systems, integrated delivery networks, physician groups, self-insured organizations and health plans.

Since 2003, Tenet's Commitment to Quality has improved the quality of medical care and patient safety at its hospitals and other businesses by evaluating processes and promoting best practices. As the world in which Tenet operates continues to change, Tenet's Commitment to Quality will remain focused on quality, the growing quality gap relative to top performers in the industry, and the fact that payers and employees use quality as a distinguishing factor. Visit the Quality Care page for more information.

Tenet has taken the lead in addressing the needs of the uninsured through its Compact With Uninsured Patients. Established in 2003, the Compact focuses on treating patients without insurance fairly and with respect during and after their treatment, regardless of their ability to pay. Tenet also is committed to working with its patients through financial counseling and alternative payment options.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
http://jobs.tenethealth.com