MAJOR FUNCTION:

Responsible for providing clinical nutrition services, including nutrition assessment, modified diet formulation, self-management training and nutrition intervention to patients. Ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory agency compliance and good public relations are achieved through the safe and efficient use of resources.         

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

•      A bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Nutrition from an accredited college. 

•      Completion of ADA approved dietetic internship program.

•      One-year experience in dietetics in an acute care setting is preferred.            

Certification/Licensure:   

•      Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration or Registration Eligible. 

•      Registration required within 6 months of hire.

Position Responsibilities

Documents all relevant aspects of medical nutrition therapy/assessments in accordance with standards of care per monthly chart audits:

•      Consults are completed within 48 hours of referral.

•      Appropriate risk factor is assigned.

•      Appropriate charting format is used (scorecard).

•      Documentation of food preferences, allergies, & tolerances.

•      Documentation appropriate for age.

•      Incorporates current evidence-based research into practice.

•      Complies with regulatory standards, including federal, state and accrediting agencies.

Attends 80% of patient, department, and hospital meetings:

•      Patient Care Management Meetings.

•      Committee Meetings.

•      Department In-services. 

Educates patients and consumers on nutritional care:

•      Individual, one – on – one education.

•      Group classes.

•      Community speaking engagements. 

Monitors menus and prepares diet patterns:

•      In compliance with physician’s orders.

•      Timely and accurately. 

Serves as an educational resource to nursing and medical personnel:

•      Orients, mentors and trains staff and interns, as applicable. 

Assists with care & maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

Maintains department records and files:

•      Monthly report.

•      Current professional & accurate patient educational handouts.

•      Accurate and current communication/patient visit log. 

Enhances professional growth and development: 

•      Attends seminars/lectures for CEU for RD status.

•      Familiar with current literature from professional journals.

Prepares written documentation as required by department: 

•      Meal Rounds.

•      Test Trays. 

Participates in department in services as assigned.

Meets minimum requirement of 80% score on competency.