Clinical Dietitian, Cardiac Rehab

Overview

Clinical Dietitian, Cardiac Rehab PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts Parkwest Overview: Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care.

It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety. To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.

Position Summary

Monitors nutritional care, manages physician ordered therapeutic diets and provides nutritional education to patients. Directs, supervises and coordinates diet office activities.

Responsibilities

• Documents all relevant aspects of nutritional care for patients in accordance with departmental standards.
• Performs nutritional assessments as determined.
• Requests patient food preferences and prepares patient diets on a daily basis.
• Attends health care team meetings regularly to discuss patient care needs.
• Educates patients on long term nutritional care through individual discussions, group classes and community speaking engagements.
• Writes modified diets and coordinates diet adaptations with house menus.
• Charts diets in medical records.
• Serves as an educational resource to nursing and medical personnel.
• Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Maintains department records, reports and files as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Completes required education assignments annually.
• Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience

One (1) year ADA approved experience or MS Nutrition plus six (6) months ADA approved experience.

Licensure Requirement

• Must hold current registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Must hold current license from the State of Tennessee Division of Health Related Boards.