Essential Competencies, Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides nutrition counseling to patients and oversees the nutritional aspects of patient care. Completes nutrition assessment within 24 hours of admission on assigned patients. Establishes appropriate meal plans and weight goals based on individual patient needs. Works in cooperation with the Director of Nutrition Services to re-feed malnourished or medically unstable patients in a safe and consistent manor in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Documents patient sessions in the medical record according to Montecatini's policy Establishes a therapeutic relationship with patients, including rapport, therapeutic boundaries, and a working alliance towards treatment goals. Develops and implements individualized treatment plans to facilitate patients' progress. Develops treatment plans based on patients' identified problems and needs. Updates treatment plans weekly with measurable objectives, nutrition related assignments, discharge planning, and notation of patient progress. Reassesses nutritional needs on an ongoing basis and presents recommendations to treatment team at weekly treatment team meetings. Contacts referring dietitian upon admission to determine preferred method for updates, and communicates this information to the treatment team Includes parents / guardians of adolescents in meal planning for transition and discharge. Demonstrates ability to build rapport with families, provides education regarding eating disorders and how to provide nutritional support to the loved one. Completes discharge plan per Montecatini policy. Facilitates group therapy and meal therapy. Maintains a group culture that ensures the safety of patients, which includes following group rule expectations identified in the Patient Handbook. Develops, revises, and implements modules for group nutrition therapy. Provides support to patients during meal therapy, including assisting patients in setting meal goals, redirecting rituals or inappropriate behavior. Facilitates post meal processing, including assisting patients in processing struggles, identifying risks for ED behaviors, and assisting patients in identifying alternative coping strategies. Provides direction to staff regarding problem solving around nutritional concerns.
Communicates patient's meal plan, food allergies, and any other special nutrition instructions clearly to all staff Demonstrates a commitment to advancing clinical skills and professional development. Maintains registration requirements by acquiring necessary continuing education units as determined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration . Regularly and actively participates in supervision meetings, trainings, and staff meetings. Demonstrates professional conduct, concern, respect and compassion toward all patients, families, co-workers and the public as a representative of Montecatini. Respects and maintains the confidentiality of all patient information Demonstrates ability to work in a cooperative manner as a team member. Demonstrates ability to problem solve issues with coworkers and refrain from involvement in negative talk regarding patients or coworkers. Communicates concerns regarding policies, working conditions, patients, or coworkers through appropriate channels. Demonstrates dependability to include attendance and punctuality. Is accountable-takes initiative and ownership of issues. Represents willingness/enthusiasm to create, embrace and facilitate change

 

One year of eating disorder experience preferred

Clear driver's record required.  COVID vaccine and booster required.

Compensation for roles at Montecatini varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Montecatini provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

Role Location: California

Calculated Hourly Range for role

California: $32-$35.00 per hour