Clinical Dietitian - Population Health - Goldsboro/Rosewood
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Goldsboro
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Description UNC Health Alliance is UNC Health's statewide
clinically integrated network and population health services
organization. The mission of this team is to transform healthcare
delivery on behalf of more than 7,200 providers by offering
patient-centered solutions to populations covered under alternative
payment models. Joining this team means you will work closely with
providers, practices, payers, business leaders, and community
partners to improve the quality and accessibility of care while
lowering the cost of care for patients, payers, and businesses. We
are a growing team looking for top talent to help us with creative
solutions that improve patient care and help make healthcare more
affordable. Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health
and well-being of the unique communities we serve. -Summary: -The
Clinical Dietitian works closely with the multidisciplinary
healthcare team to coordinate evidence based medical nutrition
therapy that is integrated and compatible with the patient focused
medical goals. Primary responsibilities include application of the
Nutrition Care Process (NCP), through nutrition/malnutrition
assessment, nutrition diagnosis, interventions, monitoring and
evaluating of the patient's progress. The Clinical Dietitian uses
practice-specific dietetics as available and evidence based
practice protocols/nutrition practice guidelines to help determine
nutrition intervention. The Clinical Dietitian performs business
functions, such as management of resources in a cost-effective
manner, and participates in compliance and quality performance
improvement efforts to ensure that nutrition care is safe and
effective. The Clinical Dietitian also may be involved in
community-based nutrition programs and maintains professional
competency and skills required for professional practice. The
Clinical Dietitian precepts interns, supports and trains clinical
dietitians in the core behaviors and responsibilities of the
department and organization..** This position will support UNC
Internal Medicine at Goldsboro and UNC family Medicine at
Rosewood.**Responsibilities: -
1.Maintains an environment of safety for patients, self, and
others. -2.Maintains compliance with established UNC policies and
procedures. -3.Provides nutritional and behavioral education to
patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension,
heart disease, and obesity. Utilizes motivational interviewing
skills to provide nutrition counseling, identify barriers, and work
with the patient to establish mutually agreeable self-management
goals.4.Maintains current knowledge and skills, and practices to
the full scope of licensure of a Registered Dietitian.
-5.Participates in QI initiatives. Works collaboratively with all
members of the healthcare team to manage populations, improve
patient accountability and outcomes. -6.Achieves established
productivity targets for billed nutrition visits. -7.Maintains
compliance with governmental and private insurance billing and
reimbursement guidelines. 8.Participates in the training of
clinical nutrition intern students by acting as preceptor
throughout the year as assigned. -Other InformationOther
information:
Education Requirements:
--- Bachelor's degree at a US regionally accredited university or
college and course work accredited or approved by the Accreditation
Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
--- Completion of a Coordinated Program in Dietetics or Dietetic
Internship accredited by ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education
in Nutrition and Dietetics) of no less than 900 hours (1200 hours
for graduates of programs beginning 2012)
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
--- Registered Dietitian (RD) by The Commission of Dietetic
Registration (CDR)
--- Licensed as a Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) by the North
Carolina Board of Dietetics and Nutrition. (Certain positions may
allow licensure to be obtained within one (1) month from date of
hire).
Professional Experience Requirements:
--- Prior experience may be waived for specific positions.
Additional experience may be required for specific positions. -
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
--- --- Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to
apply all steps of the process.
--- Knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy.
--- Understands and can implement Motivational Interviewing
--- Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinion, active
listening, and observations.
--- Decision making, problem solving, and collaboration.
--- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal
form to patients, public, hospital and medical staff, and
physicians.
--- Ability to function independently on assigned patient care
units.
--- Ability to counsel and educate others.
--- General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and
spreadsheet software.
Job DetailsLegal Employer: -NCHEALTHEntity: Health Alliance
Organization Unit: Pop Health-UNCPN Care Mgmt -Work Type: Full
Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Schedule: Day JobLocation of
Job: US:NC:MorrisvilleExempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Keywords: UNC Health Care, Greenville , Clinical Dietitian - Population Health - Goldsboro/Rosewood, Healthcare , Goldsboro, North Carolina
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