PRN Dietitian

Job Purpose:The Dietitian provides assessment, nutrition care plan development and implementation, and patient education. Maintains effective communication with medical, nursing, and departmental management concerning nutritional care of patients.Key Responsibilities:Assess nutritional status, therapeutic diet(s), enteral or parenteral nutrition, and patient condition.Develop and implement the nutritional plan of care for patients in response to identified needs with input from the patient and family.Re-assess patients at least bi-weekly and as needed.Maintain effective communication with medical, nursing, and departmental management concerning nutritional care of patients.Required Education:Graduate degree from a USDE-recognized accredited institution (or equivalent)Required Experience:Two (2) years' experience as a clinical dietitianPreferred Experience:Prior experience in a hospital environmentRequired Skills and Abilities:Current license as a Registered Dietitian in the state where currently practicingCurrent registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)BLS certification #J-18808-Ljbffr