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Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for providing clinical nutrition services, including nutrition assessment, modified diet formulation, self-management training and nutrition intervention to patients/residents. Ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory agency compliance, and good public relations are achieved through the safe and efficient use of resources.

As a member of the healthcare industry, Wahiawa General Hospital is committed to excellent customer service to our residents and patients, their families, vendors, to one another, and the general public. Our priority is to fulfill the Hospital's Mission, Vision and Aloha Values at all times and in all situations.

OUR MISSION
Meet the healthcare needs and exceed the expectations of our patients and customers…

· by partnering with other community organizations to address the medical care and well-being of the communities of Central Oahu and the North Shore;

· by using the total teamwork/quality-first concepts;

· by implementing cost effective operational solutions; and

· by addressing the emerging healthcare needs of the people we serve.

OUR VISION
Recognized for delivering high-quality healthcare service at every level of the organization…

· to be the healthcare provider of choice for the people of Central Oahu and the North Shore;

· to provide high-quality healthcare services, close to home;

· to be the workplace of choice for our employees and medical providers;

· while confronting whatever challenges the future brings.

OUR ALOHA VALUES

A*Attention ‘*Imi Ola The value of mission and vision; to seek the best

L*Loyalty Ho‘*omau The value of perseverance; to persist, to continue, to perpetuate; never give up

O Ohana Kakou The value of communication; speak the language of “we”

H Honor Ho‘ohanohano To honor the dignity of others; cultivate respectfulness and respect all others

A Appreciation Mahalo Being thankful and grateful for all things

Essential Duties

• Assesses the nutritional status of neonates/ infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient through documentation in the medical record. Uses parameters such as anthropometric measurements, nutrition-focused physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory values.
• Develops, revises and individualizes nutrition care plan based on information from the patient, medical record, family and health care team members.
• Incorporates current evidence-based research into practice
• Adheres to WGH confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
• Complies with regulatory standards, including federal, state and accrediting agencies as evidenced by successful completion of surveys with no deficiencies.
• Completes all required documentation, reports and logs in a timely, professional and thorough manner.
• Communicates effectively with all team members, patients and families through conferences, individual consultation and committee participation. This includes in-person, telephone, written, and electronic communication.
• Orients, mentors and trains staff and interns, as applicable.
• Advises department on patient care and food service issues.
• Evaluates and coordinates hospital nutrition formulary.
• Provides training to patient services staff on special needs with patients diet prescriptions.
• Plans regular and modified menus based on current diet manual in collaboration with the food service management team.
• Follows WGH and department infection-control policies and procedures.
• Participates in facility-wide and department Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program and on QAPI teams to improve processes and patient care.
• Participates in and attends departmental meetings, staff development, patient care rounds and professional programs, as appropriate.
• Visits patients on assigned nursing unit(s) and contributes to every patient being visited by a member of the management or professional team at least once during their hospital stay.
• Assists and contributes to patient satisfaction goals by providing quality service.
• Projects and practices consistent ownership attributes, which provide a high level of customer service at all points of contact.
• Reads, customizes and complies with all policies and procedures of Wahiawa General Hospital, contractors, management companies, or other business associates, as appropriate.
• Responds to utility failures per department policy.
• Executes programs/services in an organized, collaborative, and customer-centered manner. Participates in or develops process for ordering privileges required for expanded roles and enhanced activities consistent with federal and state practice acts.
• Utilizes physician/referring practitioner-driven protocols or other facility-specific processes to implement, initiate or modify order for diet or nutrition-related actions (e.g. nutrition supplements, dietary supplements, diet modifications, diet texture modifications for dentition or individual preferences, nutrition-related laboratory tests and medications, and nutrition education and counseling) consistent with specialized training where required, competence and approved clinical privileges and organization policy.
• Utilizes physician/referring practitioner-driven protocols or other facility-specific processes to manage nutrition support therapies (e.g., enteral and parenteral formula selection and rate adjustments based on energy needs or laboratory results, addition of designated medications and vitamin/mineral supplements to parenteral nutrition solutions or supplemental water for enteral nutrition, and placement of feeding tubes) consistent with specialized training where required, competence and approved clinical privileges and organization policy.
• Follows all security procedures for facility and department.
• Follows WGH, department, and/or contractor safety policies and procedures to include incident reporting.
• Wears a name tag identification and is aware of role in minimizing security incidents.
• Follows the facility’s protocols for Hazardous Materials and Waste Program.
• Adheres to Emergency Preparedness Program. Participates in disaster drills as appropriate.
• Adheres to Life Safety Program and participates in fire drills as appropriate.
• Performs other tasks that may be assigned.

Other Duties

• Organizes and replenishes item as needed.
• Comply with hospital and departmental work rules and policies.
• Assists in the care and maintenance of work areas and department equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Skills/Abilities

1. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of medical staff, healthcare professionals, managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

2. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

3. Possesses necessary skills to effectively operate WGH’s electronic medical record systems. Ability to operate a standard computer, including basic use of MS applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

4. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

5. Employment is subject to being completely vaccinated or having a WGH approved COVID-19 Vaccine Exemption prior to providing services for the facility.

Education

1. Ability to speak, read, write and understand the English language sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.

2. Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

3. Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.

Experience

1. One year of experience as a Registered Dietitian required

Licenses/Certifications

1. Registered Dietitian (Commission on Dietetic Registration)

2. State licensure, as required

Enhanced Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a Registered Dietitian preferred.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical part; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation.
• Exposed to moderate noise level.

Equipment Use

• General office equipment.

Mental and Physical Demands

• Required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Position involves standing; walking; sitting; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms; climbing or balancing; stooping; kneeling; crouching; crawling; tasting; and smelling.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Registered Dietitian: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian (Preferred)
• Registered Dietitian State of Hawaii license (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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