Dietitian - Clinical II - Pulmonary

Nutritional Care Specialist

Evaluates, assesses, and plans nutrition care to meet patient nutritional needs.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient nutritional status using documented medical information and established nutritional standards.
• Counsels patients and/or families by identifying nutrition-related problems. Develops plans of instruction and nutritional care, and monitoring results.
• Identifies inpatients at nutritional risk and documents recommendations.
• Diagnose and develop intervention for patients with malnutrition
• Participates in physicians' rounds, discharge planning rounds, and conferences with nutritional implications.
• Conducts education programs for patients, community groups, and staff.
• Precept and mentor new staff or existing staff in clinical specialty area.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with multiple subspecialty care team members and providers that enables planning and participating across a broader spectrum patient care.
• Cross-covers a broader spectrum of patient care areas and subspecialties as needed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program in nutritional sciences (prior to 2024).
• Master's Degree from an accredited program in nutritional sciences (2024 and after).
• Minimum 2 years' related experience preferred.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Current NH Dietitian license required. May require additional license if providing Telehealth services.
• Current Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

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