Clin Dietitian
Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Clinical Dietitian monitors nutritional care, manages physician-ordered therapeutic diets, and provides nutritional education to patients. The role also directs, supervises, and coordinates diet office activities at Parkwest Medical Center, part of Covenant Health in West Knoxville.
Requirements
- At least one year of ADA-approved experience, or a master's degree in Nutrition plus six months of ADA-approved experience.
- Current registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Current license from the State of Tennessee Division of Health Related Boards.
Responsibilities
- Documents relevant aspects of nutritional care for patients in accordance with departmental standards.
- Performs nutritional assessments as determined.
- Requests patient food preferences and prepares patient diets daily.
- Attends healthcare team meetings regularly to discuss patient care needs.
- Educates patients on long-term nutritional care through individual discussions, group classes, and community speaking engagements.
- Writes modified diets and coordinates diet adaptations with house menus.
- Charts diets in medical records.
- Serves as an educational resource to nursing and medical personnel.
- Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
- Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Completes required annual education assignments.
- Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
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