Supervisor Clinical Nutrition (Fulltime)

Essential Functions:

• Assists the Manager of Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition Programs with building a High Reliability Culture that emphasizes a focus on diversity, equitability and inclusivity.
• Responsible for identifying goals and department performance improvement activities, and maintaining an effective PI program integrated into the hospital’s existing Performance Improvement process. Reports regularly to the Manager of Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition Programs.
• Helps Manager of the Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition Program oversee day-to-day operations of the Inpatient Clinical Nutrition team, PHIT and NICU RDs.
• Gathers and analyzes data from the medical history, medication record, lab values, nutritional and social history and through patient interview and/or physical nutrition assessment as appropriate to complete comprehensive assessment of nutritional requirements of patients served on assigned inpatient units. Utilizes current computer technology as it applies to clinical applications and departmental functions.
• Identifies patients at nutritional risk, categorizes level of malnutrition based on ASPEN/AND criteria if present, initiates nutrition intervention(s) as indicated and assigns time frame for follow up care according to established standards.
• Develops and implements nutritional care plan: Communicates plan to heath care team by verbal and written documentation. Assesses outcomes of nutrition interventions. Revises nutrition care plan to attain goals and desired outcomes. Maintains accurate electronic record of care plan
• uses electronic care plan as an effective communication tool with fellow nutrition staff.
• Analyzes physiologic and metabolic responses to PEN.
• Tailors’ nutrition support regimens to the needs of the individual per clinical data and outcomes.
• Evaluates social, economic and demographic factors prior in regards to discharge planning for patients receiving PEN.
• Obtains required continuing education to maintain professional growth, development and competency.
• Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (PEN) support: Calculates nutrient requirements and recommends PEN formulations to physicians.
• Educates individuals and families in nutritional principles, therapeutic dietary plans, food selection, food economics
• adapts nutrition plan to the individual’s lifestyle.
• Teaches group nutrition classes as needed, and interprets, evaluates and applies current research and evidence-based information related to nutritional care. Utilizes these resources to develop and update education materials including the LGH Intranet.
• SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings. Conducts in-services and classes to peers, allied health and medical professionals.
• Counsels’ patients on food/drug interactions when appropriate.
• Functions as a liaison to the Food Service Department to promote patient satisfaction. Assists with patient meal planning when needed.
• Provides clinical guidance to dietetic technicians. Participates in designing and conducting performance improvement initiatives with physicians, nurses and ancillary departments (such as radiology, pharmacy, speech).
• Gathers and analyzes data from the medical history, medication record, lab values, nutritional and social history and/or physical nutrition assessment as appropriate to complete comprehensive assessment of nutritional requirements of patients served at Lancaster General Hospital. Utilizes current computer technology as it applies to clinical applications and departmental functions.
• Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Licensed Dietician-Nutritionist (Required)
• Registered Dietitian (Required)
• Certification as a Registered Dietitian, issued by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or registration eligible/obtaining certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition or related field from an accredited school. Equivalent Experience: •Strong interpersonal and leadership skills •One (1) year education background in teaching/learning with excellent interpersonal skills. •One (1) to two (2) years of clinical nutrition experience and education. •One (1) year of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition support experience.