Dietitian

Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW :

This job directs and provides nutrition care to patients through the process of assessment planning, implementation and monitoring;

provides nutrition education to patients and staff.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Performs individualized patient assessments and reassessments. (30%)
• Develops, documents, and monitors the nutritional plan of care for the population served according to individualized assessment and professional standards. (30%)
• Provides education and / or educational programs for patients and staff. (20%)
• Performs documentation and completes reports according to procedures and established practice within guidelines. (10%)
• Develops, implements, and monitors tools necessary to maintain and improve nutrition care provided to patients, staff and community. (10%)
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS : Minimum

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition
• Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) OR Registered Dietician (RD) OR eligible and must obtain either RDN or RD within six (6) months of hire.
• Licensed Dietitian / Nutritionist (LDN) OR eligible and must obtain within nine (9) months of hire.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree
• Experience within specialty practice.

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