Job Description

Job Description

Certification Details

• Registered Dietitian (RD)

Job Details

• Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Nutrition, provides quality nutrition care and education to patients and family members.
• Assesses the nutritional status of patients and recommends the appropriate nutrition therapy as it pertains to the patients' nutritional needs.
• Provides nutrition counseling to patients and family members as indicated.
• Responsible for activities that support patient focused care within their assigned patient units.
• Adheres to department and hospital philosophies, standards, objectives and policies and procedures.
• Evaluates the nutritional status of patients by reviewing pertinent information obtained from the electronic medical record and the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Applies knowledge of nutrition screening and assessment to specific patient populations to determine their nutritional needs.
• Documents pertinent findings in the medical record as per policy.
• Evaluates nutrition care plans for effectiveness and recommends changes as needed.
• Uses professional judgment to adapt and apply guidelines, protocols and professional standards of care to the new and changing needs of the patient.
• Evaluates and assesses the need for enteral and parenteral nutrition support, and provides recommendations as indicated.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds as needed.
• Communicates effectively with members of the health team.
• Assists with discharge planning as needed.
• Precepts dietetic interns and instructs them on the competencies required to complete their assigned rotation.
• Provides feedback for incorporation into student evaluations.
• Participates in community focused education programs.

Job Requirements

• 2 years' experience, including dietetic internship.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or RD eligible with successful completion of the RD exam within three months of the date of hire.
• MS Office Suite - Basic.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

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