Clinical Dietitian

About the position

Assumes responsibility for the overall nutrition management of patients. Uses The Nutrition Care Process to assess patients, identify patient-focused nutrition prescriptions and interventions and monitor and evaluate as appropriate. Re-assesses patients based on level of nutrition care complexity and Dept. policy. Works with healthcare team to determine required diet and patient education needs. Provides evidence-based nutrition education to patients, families, staff and the community. Interfaces with Diet Office and tray passing personnel. Performs daily patient rounds; appropriately screens patients based on established guidelines and Dept. policy. Maintains complete and appropriate records. Performs other duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the overall nutrition management of patients.
• Uses The Nutrition Care Process to assess patients.
• Identifies patient-focused nutrition prescriptions and interventions.
• Monitors and evaluates patient nutrition care as appropriate.
• Re-assesses patients based on level of nutrition care complexity and Dept. policy.
• Works with healthcare team to determine required diet and patient education needs.
• Provides evidence-based nutrition education to patients, families, staff and the community.
• Interfaces with Diet Office and tray passing personnel.
• Performs daily patient rounds and screens patients based on established guidelines.
• Maintains complete and appropriate records.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian with current registration through The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
• CDN Certification required.
• Knowledge of Nutrition Care Process encouraged.