DIETETIC AMP; NUTRITION SPEC II
Company: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Location: Vernon
Posted on: September 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Job/Position DescriptionWould you thrive in an environment where
you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping
make a positive impact on peopleand#146;s lives? Do you appreciate
being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy,
hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and
inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community
atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted
while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing
hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and
individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for
the position below.The Dietetic and Nutrition Specialist II
(Clinical Dietitian II) performs complex (journey level) nutrition
services work. Work involves providing training to staff and family
members; assessing nutritional status of patients using laboratory
and anthropometric data to monitor nutritional status; planning
special therapeutic menus modified for one or more nutrients and
textures; serving as a member of the patientand#146;s recovery team
and project teams; preparing reports; providing quality assessment
monitoring of menu and nutrition services activities; and providing
technical assistance. The Clinical Dietitian monitors and evaluates
programs and services; investigates complaints and/r deficiencies;
provides referrals/ consultations on nutrition, trains dietetic
interns, as needed; assists with developing policies and
procedures; prepares reports and surveys. Provides guidance to
others, as needed. Complies with departmental and accreditation
regulations including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and
The Joint Commission (TJC). Works under general supervision of the
Director of Nutrition Services, with moderate latitude for the use
of initiative and independent judgment.Performs other duties as
assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to
actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet
the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or
recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such
participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment
and/or location. This position may also be eligible to earn
additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.
Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be
required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a
rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance
with agency leave policy and performs other duties as
assigned.Provides medical nutrition therapy for psychiatric
patients in the state hospital. Evaluates their nutritional status,
develops, implements, and evaluates nutritional care plans based on
patient needs and expectations, as well as evidenced based
professional knowledge/standards, and professional
experience.Develops educational programs, materials, and
presentations, and provides nutrition education, dietary counseling
services that address nutritional principals, modified diet plans,
food selection to support achievement of the best nutritional
care.Prepares updates and/or reviews food and nutrition patient
data for hospital leadership, as requested.Develops individualized
complex therapeutic menus, modified in nutrients and/or texture, as
needed, to meet special medical/physical needs of patients, as well
as address the food and drug reactions that can occur with
medications.Functions as a member of the recovery team and other
clinically relate
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Keywords: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION, Wichita Falls , DIETETIC AMP; NUTRITION SPEC II, Other , Vernon, Texas
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