Essential Functions

Ensure patients have menu choices and assist with appropriate menu selections. Ensure Food Services receive any special nutritional needs of individual patients. Monitor compliance with nutrition recommendations. Implement nutritional care according to the age, gender, cultural, spiritual, medical and psychosocial needs/requirements of the patient. Monitor weight, height, BMI and development for each age group as indicated. Participate in discharge planning process related to nutritional needs of the individual. Document nutritional assessments, ongoing documentation of nutritional needs as required.

Requirements

Associate's degree or pending Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or graduate of an accredited dietetic technician program. 1-2 years experience in mental health field, strongly preferred. First aid & CPR required.