Dietitian Specialist 3-TPN/VAD
Loma Linda University Health | |
32.76-46.29 | |
United States, California, Loma Linda | |
April 19, 2024 | |
Job Summary: The Dietitian Specialist 3, Total Parenteral Nutrition and Vascular Access Device (TPN/VAD), completes nutrition consults and/or reassessments for patients receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) and/or Enteral Nutrition (EN) for inpatients and outpatients. Works collaboratively with members of the healthcare team to implement nutrition interventions and coordinates the nutrition care of the patient. Provides education to patients and family members on parenteral or enteral nutrition. Attends and participates in patient care meetings and rounds, team meetings, and quality meetings. Conducts Performance Improvement (PI) reviews to assure for appropriate infusion solutions and catheter tip placement in order to improve patient care outcomes and reduce potential therapy complications . Provides inservices and lectures to clinical staff and requested audiences and assists in the development of practice guidelines and resource and reference material for nutritional support. Precepts and mentors other clinical dietitians. Serves as an educator and mentor for specialized clinical nutrition rotations for dietetic and medical students, residents, fellows, other healthcare professionals, and students of Allied Health. Assists in coordination of clinical coverage, continuing education training of staff and the development of required inservices and competencies. Works shift as assigned by the supervisor. These services may be provided for both the LLUMC and LLUCH hospitals. Performs other duties as needed. Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness. |