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Option Care Health Registered Dietitian - Enteral Center of Excellence in Richmond, Virginia
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Option Care Health, Inc. is the largest independent home and alternate site infusion services provider in the United States. With over 6,000 team members including 2,900 clinicians, we work compassionately to elevate standards of care for patients with acute and chronic conditions in all 50 states. Through our clinical leadership, expertise and national scale, Option Care Health is re-imagining the infusion care experience for patients, customers and employees.
As a two-year recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we recognize that part of being extraordinary is building a thriving workforce that is as diverse as the patients and communities we serve.
Join a company that is taking action to develop a culture that is more inclusive, respectful, engaging and rewarding for all team members. We are committed to hiring, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.
Job Description Summary:
Hiring Range From $70,000The Enteral Center of Excellence (CoE) Registered Dietitian (RD) is a qualified professional who is responsible for the development and implementation of clinical, operational, and marketing strategies to promote the home enteral nutrition support program. The RD provides daily clinical support of all enteral nutrition patients within their assigned area and may cross-cover multiple areas to assure optimal coverage. The RD also provides enteral related education, both internal and external, providing the highest level of customer service and satisfaction.
Job Description:
Job Responsibilities
Provides day to day clinical support of enteral nutrition (EN) patients within the Enteral CoE. Performs nutrition assessment on high risk and home start EN patients at start of care. Also performs nutrition assessment and nutrition follow-up, as indicated, on existing high-risk EN patients until patient goals are met. Conducts nutrition assessments according to developed standards and evidence-based practice.
Conducts phone-based enteral nutrition education for patients, caregivers and other healthcare professionals when necessary according to the needs of the business. May provide patient enteral pump set-up and/or troubleshooting when escalated by Nutrition Care Coordinator or Nutrition Care Specialist.
Adheres to enteral formulary and current established supply and formula guidelines and promotes formulary conversion where indicated.
Develops, implements, and evaluates continuing education, orientation, and in-service education programs in coordination with corporate, clinical, operational and sales management.
Assists in the orientation and training of new Registered Dietitians, Patient Registration Coordinators, Nutrition Care Coordinators, Nutrition Care Specialists, and other enteral nutrition-related staff members. Presents internal continuing education presentation training for ECOE staff as needed, at least twice per year. Educational topics to include clinical nutrition, reimbursement and formulary compliance.
Works closely with ECOE Management to ensure nutrition support competence, compliance with policies and procedures, and cost efficiency. Accepts assignment of delegation of work to support coverage needed.
As pertinent to nutrition therapy, along with the ECOE Management, monitors clinical key performance indicators such as: patient census, patient satisfaction, clinical competence, nutrition assessments, and performance improvement activities.
Identifies opportunities for improvement and communicates to appropriate management and supervisory staff. Defines and implements Action Plans to continually improve the patient care process.
May support the Enteral Center of Excellence remotely.
Participates in professional organizations.
Participates in on-call Dietitian Rotation
Accepts other responsibilities and duties that may be assigned.
Basic Education/Experience
Registered Dietitian with a license/certification in the current state of practice, as appropriate.
Two years of experience with enteral nutrition as a nutrition support professional.
Board Certification in Nutrition Support or intent to receive within 1 year of hire.
Basic Qualifications
Leadership and supervisory skills.
Ability to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate clinical programs that will meet the needs of the office and community served.
Ability to educate and empower staff to implement nutrition service processes in the home care setting.
Flexibility and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and oral) with team members.
Self-directed, able to work without the presence of an immediate supervisor.
Intermediate competency with Microsoft Office software.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
PQIs
Board Certification in nutrition support.
Previous home health experience.
Advanced degree in nutrition or business.
Sales and marketing experience.
Due to some state pay transparency laws, below is the minimum pay for the position:
Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Minimum pay is $68,841.68 Benefits:
-401k
-Dental Insurance
-Disability Insurance
-Health Insurance
-Life Insurance
-Paid Time off
-Vision Insurance
Option Care Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
For over 40 years, Option Care Health has provided adult and pediatric patients with an alternative to hospital infusion therapy. With more than 2,900 clinical experts, Option Care Health is able to provide high-quality infusion services for nearly all patients with acute and chronic conditions across the United States, resulting in high quality outcomes at a significantly reduced cost. Option Care Health has more than 70 infusion pharmacies and 100 alternate treatment sites. We are guided by our purpose to provide extraordinary care that changes lives through a comprehensive approach to care along every step of the infusion therapy process including: intake coordination, insurance authorization, resources for financial assistance, education and customized treatments.