Registered Dietitian Needed at Horizon Home Health & Hospice Magic Valley

LOVE WHAT YOU DO!

Compensation: Competitive/Depends on Experience
Employment type: PRN/Part-Time

Do you have a passion for health care and a passion for life? If so, join the team that is committed to providing excellence in life-changing care! Horizon Home Health & Hospice is looking for a Registered Dietitian in the Twin Falls/Burley, Idaho area who are compassionate, have strong clinical skills and enjoy being a part of an amazing team. To learn more about Horizon Home Health & Hospice, please visit www.horizonhh.com

Horizon is one of Idaho's oldest and largest Home Health agencies. We have been in business for over 25 years and currently have 8 branches from Fruitland to Burley. We pride ourselves on our quality of care and ethical business practices as well as our foundational Core Values CAPLICO- - -Celebrate, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership.

How we do it: CELEBRATING successes large or small. We hold each other ACCOUNTABLE with respect and professionalism. Our PASSION FOR LEARNING allows us to teach our team members the latest and most advanced Home Health and Hospice education. Our LOVE ONE ANOTHER atmosphere shows we work as a team with trust and compassion. The growth we have experienced reveals that we are INTELLIGENT RISK TAKERS with our processes and procedures. But what really sets us apart from all the others is our CUSTOMER SECOND philosophy. Employees are our main and most important focus. We achieve job fulfillment by promoting OWNERSHIP through the independence that Home Health and Hospice offers. Horizon is Idaho’s EMPLOYER OF CHOICE and we want you to join us as we PROVIDE LIFE CHANGING SERVICE to all those we touch.

Job Title/Position: Registered Dietitian

Reports To: Director of Clinical Services

Job Description Summary:

Plans, organizes, and conducts dietetic education for organization personnel. Functions as a member of the home care team with expertise in nutritional counseling.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Develops and implements a nutritional plan based on an assessment of nutritional needs. This plan is included in the patient’s plan of care.

2. Evaluates and reports results of nutrition appropriately.

3. Instructs home care personnel to:

• Provide appropriate counseling to individuals and families/caregivers in the home setting.
• Evaluate and instruct on nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection and economics.
• Adapt plans to the individual's life style, as indicated.
• Reevaluate nutritional care by providing home follow-up care.

4. Communicates appropriate dietary history and nutritional care data in the clinical record.

5. Records subjective and objective information, assessment, and treatment plan, in the clinical notes including a discharge summary.

6. Communicates with clinician regarding patient’s progress and treatment goals.

7. Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient clinical records.

8. Complies with the Organization's policies and procedures.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications:

1. Preferably, holds a Master's degree from an accredited institution with major in foods, nutrition, or dietetics, and successful completion of an internship or equivalent experience.

2. Successfully completed courses in methods and principles of nutrition counseling.

3. A member of and is registered in the American Dietetic Association.

4. Is licensed by appropriate state(s), if applicable.

5. Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.

6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing.

2. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients.

3. Able to lift supplies and equipment.

4. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching.

5. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required skills.

Horizon Home Health and Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Job Types: Part-time, PRN

Pay: $42.00 - $47.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Home health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietician License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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