Clinical Dietitian I/P: HLY, PRN

Firelands Health Careers•Sandusky, OH

11h

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Director, the Clinical Dietitian plans, directs and provides nutritional care to patients, conducts nutrition assessments, and supervises the work of Food Production Supervisor directly related to clinical patient services. Interviews patients and/or family to obtain information regarding food habits and preferences for guidance in planning the patient’s diet as appropriate. Screens medical records for pertinent information and documents assessments as needed per established guidelines. Calculates diets for diabetic patients and other modified diets, and provides diet counseling for all patients on modified diets who require it. Assesses and calculates enteral and parenteral feedings. Charts appropriately in the patient's medical records after each patient contact, utilizing the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Process. Reviews cycle menus for patients prior to implementation. Reviews diet manual. Serves as a resource for foodservice staff to assist in providing accurate diets per documented order. Participates in Community Nutritional Programs.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Medical Dietetics and/or nutrition.
Must be a Registered Dietitian licensed in the State of Ohio, or eligible for licensure.
Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and be insurable under Firelands' auto policy.
Employee must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request.
No experience necessary.
Successful completion of a 90-day probationary period.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs and provides nutritional care to patients
Conducts nutrition assessments
Supervises the work of Food Production Supervisor directly related to clinical patient services
Interviews patients and/or family to obtain information regarding food habits and preferences for guidance in planning the patient’s diet as appropriate.
Screens medical records for pertinent information and documents assessments as needed per established guidelines.
Calculates diets for diabetic patients and other modified diets, and provides diet counseling for all patients on modified diets who require it.
Assesses and calculates enteral and parenteral feedings.
Charts appropriately in the patient's medical records after each patient contact, utilizing the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Process.
Reviews cycle menus for patients prior to implementation.
Reviews diet manual.
Serves as a resource for foodservice staff to assist in providing accurate diets per documented order.
Participates in Community Nutritional Programs.