Dietician
UHS
Summary
The Dietitian approves menus including modified diets from Glen Oaks Hospital, provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed, and counsels patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation and nutritional principles. Monitors the performance improvement plans of the Dietary Services department and provides input in the development and implementation of patient care plans in relation to nutritional needs.
Job description
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Consult with patient and family members concerning dietary needs and goals.
- Coordinate Dietary Services Department within The Joint Commission standards for food service and assist Food Service Director as needed.
- Plan modified diets for patients as requested by attending physician/licensed practitioner.
- Monitor and document patients care in regard to therapeutic diets.
- May instruct patients and/or families regarding diet therapy programs.
- Review patients' charts to determine need for nutritional assessments.
- Perform nutritional assessments in a timely manner.
- Plan and execute monthly in-services for dietary and food service employees.
- Conduct monthly inspections of the Dietary Services Department.
- Provide guidance to Food Service Director and other food service staff as needed.
- Consider the implications of the aging process in the provision of nutrition.
- Document patient charts with nutritional planning, and update as changes in nutritional needs occur.
- Communicate patient special nutritional needs to the Food Service Supervisor in a timely fashion.
- May inspect meal assembly to ensure trays conform to prescribed diet and meet standards.
- Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
- Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
- Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
- Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
- Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
Work Schedule: This is a PRN position.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree required
- Master's degree preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years dietary experience in a health care facility
- Concentration in nutritional assessment and planning preferred
- Registration with the American Dietetic Association preferred
- State licensure required
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.