St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

　　Responsible for providing comprehensive, high quality nutritional care to patients in the hospital, clinics, and related entities. This includes, but is not limited to: assessments, care planning, monitoring, and diet counseling/ instructions for patients/families. RD will make appropriate recommendations to physicians. Assessments will be documented in the electronic medical record or on the network paper nutrition assessment form. Other duties may include outpatient counseling, research, teaching, or community service. Implements/conducts professional and business practices in order to uphold St. Luke’s University Health Network mission and values.

　　JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Refer to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Standards of Practice (SOP) and Standards of Professional Performance (SOPP) for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists to evaluate individual skills and competencies for providing care to individuals. Demonstrates competence in the assessment, range of treatment, appropriate to the population served.

　　Acquires additional on-the-job skills and engages in tailored continuing education to further enhance knowledge and skills obtained with formal education. Obtains technical training and professional interaction for advancement and expanding breadth of competence.

　　Independently works to prioritize and provide routine medical nutrition therapy according to theoretical concepts and established evidence-based standards of care.

　　Through the nutrition screening process, proceed with the appropriate nutrition diagnosis and intervention to provide optimal patient outcomes.

　　Coordinates all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of hospitalized patients in a variety of settings.

　　Performs duties in support of and in compliance with customer satisfaction initiatives, performance improvement plans, and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies.

　　Provides care to patients implementing medical nutrition therapy for basic and complex patients in assigned areas. Plans, implements, and evaluates individualized and targeted nutrition therapies for cancer patients.

　　Precepts dietetic interns and actively participates in department area projects. May suggest projects and outcome studies and participate in the data collection.

　　Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team such as in rounds, individual consultation and formal/informal teaching.

　　Participates in community activities. Participates in support groups, presentations as requested. Develops and presents community outreach and patient education classes.

　　Actively seeks solutions to problems/systems/issues.

　　Completes assigned Performance Improvement Activities

　　Maintains confidentiality of all information/materials handled within the network/ entity as well as proper release of information.

　　Complies with network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient, and environmental safety, and follows appropriate reporting requirements.

　　Provides patients, visitors, and co-workers with outstanding customer service. Demonstrates/models the network’s service excellence standards of performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external)

　　Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices.

　　Maintains/exceeds required productivity target.

　　Is able/willing to cover at other campuses as needed.

　　Plans, implements, and evaluates individualized and targeted nutrition therapies for cancer patients

　　Provides evidence-based practice nutrition recommendations

　　Provide patient focused education to patients and their significant others.

　　Serves as an advocate for cancer patients by identifying, creating and implementing programs to address their needs

　　Attends bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings/others as requested

　　Develops web forum, pod casts, written patient resources

　　Be available by phone or email for patient questions

　　Functions as support person for cancer patients

　　Works collaboratively within oncology and with the inpatient nutrition team

　　Serves as a cancer and nutrition resource

　　Participates in oncology department PI/research as appropriate

　　Supports oncology activities within the St. Luke's University Health Network

　　Possesses the ability to creatively problem solve, work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions while working within a self-directed and team-oriented work environment

　　Has excellent interpersonal communication skill and the ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals and groups

　　Possesses strong time management and organizational skills

　　.Utilizes adaptive counseling skills to meet needs of a diverse client base

　　Develops and follows through on performance improvement/quality improvement activities focusing on ways to improve processes and outcomes.

　　Provides an innovative approach to nutrition and oncology care

　　Possesses strong nutrition support knowledge and skills and acts as a hands-on resource to enteral nutrition patients. Actively participates in continuing education to build upon nutrition support skills.

　　Core Competencies:

　　· Technical skills

　　· Communication

　　· Interpersonal relationships

　　· Analytical thinking

　　· Diversity awareness

　　· Drive and dependability

　　· Stress tolerance/flexibility

　　· Integrity

　　PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

　　Sitting for up to five (5) hours per day, one (1) hour at a time. Standing for up to two (2) hours per day, at one (1) hour at a time. Walking for one (1) hour per day, ten (10) minutes at a time. Frequent use of fingers in operation of computer. Frequent writing, twisting and turning with whole hands. Rare lifting of objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds. Rarely stooping, bending or reaching above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to normal vision and frequent use of color computer monitor.

　　EDUCATION:

　　Active dietetic registration through Successful completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) or Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) plus Dietetic Internship (DI) accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and Licensed as appropriate per state requirements.

　　TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

　　Active dietetic registration, and for Pennsylvania: PA state license maintained through PA state nursing board. CSO or experience in oncology preferred

　　Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

　　St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (http://www.slhn.org/EOE)

　　Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (http://www.slhn.org/) (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 18,000 employees providing services at 14 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $2.7 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. Dedicated to advancing medical education, St. Luke’s is the preeminent teaching hospital in central-eastern Pennsylvania. In partnership with Temple University, St. Luke’s established the Lehigh Valley’s first and only regional medical school campus. It also operates the nation’s longest continuously operating School of Nursing, established in 1884, and 38 fully accredited graduate medical educational programs with 347 residents and fellows. St. Luke’s is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. St. Luke’s is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. U.S. News & World Report ranked St. Luke’s #1 in the Lehigh Valley and #6 in the state. Three of IBM Watson Health’s 100 Top Hospitals are St. Luke’s hospitals. St. Luke’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from IBM Watson Health nine times total and seven years in a row, including in 2021 when it was identified as THE #1 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, IBM Watson Health also named St. Luke’s among the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. Utilizing the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system for both inpatient and outpatient services, the Network is a multi-year recipient of the Most Wired award recognizing the breadth of the SLUHN’s information technology applications such as telehealth, online scheduling and online pricing information. St. Luke’s is also recognized as one of the state’s lowest cost providers..

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