Dietitian I - Home Health

Job Description

Description

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.​

PeaceHealth Home Health in Eugene, OR  is seeking a Dietitian I - Home Health for a Per Diem/Relief, Day position.  Hourly compensation starts at $25.78, more depending on experience.

Eugene, Oregon ranked 9th on the Livability Top 100 Best Places to Live. Come experience the wide array of restaurants, visit the fermentation district, and entertainment venues that make Eugene a true urban playground. Eugene boasts cultural amenities typical of larger cities, from the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art to the world-famous Oregon Bach Festival. Eugene is home to the University of Oregon Ducks! Historic Hayward field will host the Olympic Trials in 2021, NCAA Track & Field Championships, and the World Athletics Championships in 2022. The area offers outdoor produce markets, abundant parks, camping, hiking, wine tasting, and natural beauty. It truly is a place to experience and love!  

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of nutrition care, consulting with other healthcare professionals as needed.

What you will do: 

1. Competent use of the Nutrition Care Process including: nutrition assessment, identification of nutritional diagnosis, implementation of appropriate nutrition intervention, and formulation of patient specific goals, monitoring, evaluation, and follow up of outcomes.
2. Using evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines will provide nutrition education to patients and families in the outpatient and/or inpatient settings.
3. Provides consult services to other healthcare providers and participates in the interdisciplinary team.
4. Documents in the EMR in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations.

What you bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree that meets Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) requirements
• Successful completion of AND approved internship/training program
• Registered Dietitian or registration eligible (must pass the Registration Exam within 90 days).
• Current licensure/certification as required by State of Oregon.
• Current Medicare provider status number may be required.
• Position may require valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Demonstrated skill in teaching adults and pediatrics of varying competency levels
• Must be able to design, implement, and evaluate instructional materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with a variety of departments and work independently on numerous projects simultaneously
• Proficient in the use of computers including MS Office applications
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs

REGION/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES

PHOR – Home Health:

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

PHYSCIAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires fairly light physical exertion from 34 to 65% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 30 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to conditions involving minor cold, heat, poor ventilation or sharp instruments such as syringes or lancets. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.  EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.