Part time
Rotating Shift
Clinical dietitian responsibilities include screening and assessment of patients, nutrition education, liaison between diet clerks, patients, and nursing staff, and nutrition intervention on all levels to ensure hospital policies and standards are being met.
About Chelsea Hospital
Chelsea Hospital is a 103-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety in satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, Chelsea Hospital is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. These two award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea, while sharing resources, best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care. Chelsea Hospital is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction and was named a Fortune/PINC 100 Top Hospital in 2023 and a Top Community Hospital by Becker’s Healthcare Review.
Position Summary
Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participates in their resolution.
Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Chelsea Hospital/Trinity Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
Maintains knowledge to perform the duties of the job. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management. Complete Patient Safety Learning Defects tool when appropriate.
Demonstrates self-directed learning.
Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Chelsea Hospital/Trinity Health.
Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.
Identifies and assists in resolution of problems related to safety, sanitation and maintenance of the environment.
Practices effective communication in all interactions (patient, visitor, co-worker, etc.)
Promotes a positive work environment by demonstrating teamwork.
Revise patient education materials as needed.
Contributes to writing, review, and updating departmental and interdepartmental policies.
Catch up Monday on RD work that has not necessitated the weekend on-call RD to come in over the weekend (ie, screen referrals for low risk assessments, diet education).
Coordinating ordering/maintaining office supplies through Foodservice department secretary.
Comply with hospital requirements for staff ie, annual mandatory learning.
Provide education in services to other departments as needed.
Fulfill all requirements of clinical RD position, including but not limited to: nutrition screens, assessments of patients at nutritional risk including age and development level, follow up on TPN or tube fed patients, tabulate calorie counts and perform diet instructions and education on nutrient-drug interactions.
Participates in multidisciplinary committees and task forces as assigned.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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