Temp - Dietitian - Hospital (Days) Coos Bay, OR

Temp - Dietitian - Hospital (Days) Coos Bay, OR

To provide clinical nutrition support, care and information to patients and staff of Bay Area Hospital. Performs nutrition assessments & reassessments on assigned units. Evaluates/recommends aggressive nutrition intervention, and provides follow-up for continuity of care. Counsels patients and family members in nutrition principles, modifications and food selection adapting plans for individual lifestyle and using appropriate written instruction material. Communicates appropriate nutritional care data through patient medical record. Documents using the Nutrition Care process and standardized language. Communicates nutrition care plan to appropriate physician or support staff. Assists Clinical Nutrition Coordinator in maintenance/revision of diet manual, menus, policy and procedure manual, standards of care, educational materials, and Quality Performance/Improvement data collection. Interprets, evaluates and uses pertinent current research relating to nutrition based on current professional standards and through Continuing Education programs pertinent to areas of practice. Completes nutrition therapy to achieve desired patient goals and documents evaluations, daily progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries within diet manual guidelines, and policy & procedure protocols. Participates in nutrition education, orientation and in-service programs for staff, patients, students, and community. Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Self-Management training for individuals & groups. Participates and delivers long-term care and other nutritional services consulting agreements. Performs other duties as assigned