Performs comprehensvie, individualized patient assessments and develops appropriate treatment plans by incorporating data from all sources into initial and ongoing assessments and treatment. Takes into consideration clinical, socioeconomic, psycho-social, and deitary data for care plan development. Utilizes standardized medical utrition therapy protocols and monitors effectiveness by utilizing the principles of the Nutrition Care Process.--------------------------------------------------Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and education through analyzing outcome measures, clinical indicators, and patient satisfaction surveys. Establishes and monitors therapeutic nutrition goals, individualized to each patietn. Utilizes qualitative and quantitative measures to evaluate patient status and compliance with treatment plan.--------------------------------------------------Tailors education strategies and goals to patient's comprehension, socioeconomic, cultural, religious and functional level. Ensure patient confidentiality. Develops, implements, and monitors consultative or contracted services to off-site businesses or groups. Provides presentations to the community, heatlch professionals, and professional organizations on a regular basis. Must be able to tailor presentations and education based on audeince demographics at any point.--------------------------------------------------Promotes services through media contacts, presentations, health fairs, articles, and direct physician visits. Works with referring physicians to build comprehensive service line to meet the needs of patients throughout the community. Actively particpates in strategic planning activities within the department to better promote current services, expand services as appropriate, and determine new key busness strategies to ensure long-term success of the Center. --------------------------------------------------Must possess a working knowledge of all office functions including referral processing, scheduling, collections, and all rules and regulations related to patient confidentiality and NDMC Accreditation. Working knowledge of the charging process, reimbursemetn guidelines, and builling procedures. Supports and works within established departmental budgeted goals for expenses, patient visits, billable hours, and revenue.--------------------------------------------------Must be able to communicate effectively - both written and oral communication. Documents according to all hospital and regulatory agency rules, regulations, and guidelines.--------------------------------------------------Participates in continuing education activities that enhance the delivery of medical nutrition therapy. Must be pro-active in seeking the latest information regarding nutrition therapy. Routinely assesses knowledge, skills, and abilities for self-development and setting goals leading toward advancement to an RD II position. Serves as a preceptor for student interns as needed.-------------------------------------------------- |