Job Description

Come Join the Premier Infusion & Healthcare Family! At Premier we offer employees stability and opportunities for advancement. Our commitment to our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Respect and Excellence in People applies to our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. This is a rewarding place to work!

Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services is a preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families in Southern CA. Our rapidly growing home health and infusion services deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Customers choose Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services because we are united by a single, shared purpose: We are committed to bettering the quality of life for our patients. This is not only our stated mission but is what truly drives us each and every day. We believe that our greatest competitive advantage, our greatest asset are our employees, our Premier Family in and out of the office sets Premier apart.

PREMIER BENEFITS - For FULL TIME Employees:

● Competitive Pay

● 401K Matching Plan - Up to 4%

● Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

● Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

● Employer Paid Life Insurance

● Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance

● Paid Vacation Time Off

● Paid Holidays

● Referral Incentives

● Employee Assistance Programs

● Employee Discounts

● Fun Company Events

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:30pm, Fridays 9:30am - 6:00pm

Description of Responsibilities:

The Registered Dietitian performs a variety of specialized duties related to the nutrition assessment of patients who are receiving Parenteral (PN) and Enteral Nutrition (EN) at home. The Registered Dietitian works closely with the patient’s health care team which includes the following prescriber and Premier Infusion Care Pharmacist to ensure patient’s on home parenteral and enteral nutrition are meeting their nutrition needs. This would include communicating recommendations to the Pharmacists about changes that might be needed, based on the Registered Dietitian’s recommendations. Communicates assessments/recommendations to prescriber. Works closely with patients and caregivers to ensure the best home therapy is achieved. Troubleshoots with pumps and tolerance issues when needed. Also, supports sales out in the field, representing our “Nutrition Program” and establishes relationships with outside referral sources.

Reporting Relationship:

Nutrition Support Manager

Responsibilities include the following:

• Provide consults on cases when ordered or requested by Premier Infusion Care.
• Provide clinical oversight for patients on home EN and PN therapies.
• Provide oversight and support to enteral team.
• Utilizes evidenced based medical nutrition therapy education materials or obtains them from reputable sources from the internet or from ASPEN or other nutritional support organizations.
• Counsels patients, families and caregivers on medical nutrition therapy, diet therapy principles and restrictions.
• Documents the nutrition counseling session in the Electronic Health Record on the appropriate nutrition support templates.
• Provides written or electronic nutritional assessments and interim updates periodically to Pharmacy team and prescribing physician.
• Work with Sales to develop working relationships with key accounts to bridge safe transition from hospital to home.
• When appropriate, provide bedside teaching to patients and/or caregivers on Nutrition Program and pumps used for administration.
• Work closely with Nutrition Support Manager, Pharmacist-In-Charge, General Manager, & Director of Business Development to ensure our referral sources and patients are receiving the highest level of customer satisfaction.
• Participates in mandatory in-services and meets the mandatory annual in-service requirements in HIPPA compliance, infection control, safety and blood-borne pathogens.
• May attend in-services with Sales in all territories to provide education to hospital CMs, dietitians, home health agencies, and community providers on Premier Infusion Care’s Nutrition Program, Medicare guidelines for PN and enteral at home, pumps used for home nutrition, and any other related topics.
• Defers patient to other services, such as the Diabetes Educator, Social Services, Specialty providers, Speech Therapy, or various Food Assistance Programs as indicated.
• Assist in Medicare qualification for home EN and PN.
• Perform other tasks requested by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Effective interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to express technical issues in “layman” terms.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in Foods and Nutrition.
• Prior experience in a pharmacy or home health company is of benefit.
• Prior experience in a consumer related business is also of benefit.
• Currently a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration / Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Experience as an outpatient dietitian or as a clinical dietitian, nutritional support dietitian in an acute care or long term care facility is desirable. Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) certification is also desirable.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Premier Infusion & HealthCare Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Premier Infusion & HealthCare Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $43.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

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