DIETITIAN

UHS • Las Cruces, NM

28d

About The Position

The Dietitian approves menus including modified diets from the hospital, provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed, and counsels patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation and nutritional principles. Monitors the performance improvement plans of the Dietary Services department and provides input in the development and implementation of patient care plans in relation to nutritional needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Foods and Nutrition, Dietetics or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years dietary experience in a health care facility, with concentration in nutritional assessment and planning preferred.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) licensure to practice dietetics in the state of New Mexico

Responsibilities

• Approves menus including modified diets from the hospital
• Provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed
• Counsels patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation and nutritional principles
• Monitors the performance improvement plans of the Dietary Services department
• Provides input in the development and implementation of patient care plans in relation to nutritional needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees