Dietician

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Dietitian plans and coordinates patient nutrition care including counseling patients and/or caregivers on diet and nutrition; participating in education or programs; and promoting nutrition and the hospital through public relations and marketing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inpatient Patient Care:

Plans and coordinates age-appropriate care including general nutrition (visits, monitoring, medical records, and office records), Food/Drug interaction, and recommendations for referrals to other disciplines.

Provides nutrition intervention appropriate for age and/or developmental stage and provides follow-up for continuity of care with ongoing evaluations and documentation including assessments, reassessments, and recommendations.Gathers nutritional assessment information on patients and residents.Participates in and communicates with Care Planning members regarding resident nutrition needs.

Counsels and instructs patients and/or care givers providing written instruction materials.

Evaluates and documents patient and/or caregiver understanding of diet based on behavioral objectives.

Outpatient Patient Care:

Counsels and instructs outpatients and/or families, providing written instruction materials.

Evaluates and documents patient and/or caregiver understanding of diet based on behavioral objectives.

Provides nutrition information and classes to community organizations or individuals, as requests arise.

Develops and revises education materials and teaching outlines including individual and group handouts, ensuring materials are understandable and accurate.

Monitors dietary area for safety and food safety compliance.

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

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