Registered Dietitian

The primary purpose of the registered dietician is providing and directing nutrition consultation to the health care team and dietary services.

• This consultant shall evaluate and monitor food service systems and make recommendations for change and improvement in accordance with state regulations.
• The consultant shall advise the appropriate personnel regarding changes to the food service facilities.
• The consultant shall recommend and monitor standards for sanitation, safety, and food preparation.
• The consultant shall assist the health care team concerning the nutritional care of the residents at the facility
• The consultant shall, upon request, provide dietary service to a resident in the facility in accordance with Physician's orders.
• The consultant shall chart nutritional information in accordance with accepted professional practice.
• The consultant shall make appropriate referrals and recommendations for continuing nutritional care of the residents.

• B.S. degree in nutrition and/or dietetics from a program approved by the American Dietetic Association.
• A minimum of two years clinical experience in nutrition and dietetics.
• Currently licensed as a registered Dietitian/Nutritionist in the State of Rhode Island.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets.
• Keeps current on the latest changes in therapeutic diets.
• Knowledge of management of illness through therapeutic diets.