Dietetic Technician

Clinical Dietitian Support

Under the general supervision of a Senior Dietitian, Clinical Dietitian, or Lead Dietetic Technician supports the Clinical Dietitians by collecting information, reporting observations, and communicating with the patient/client, family, or caregiver. Obtains nutrition/weight histories, food allergies and preferences, adjusts meal selections for food preferences and diets, monitors menu selections and makes adjustments for compliance with prescribed diets. Conducts meal rounds to monitor food consumption and customer satisfaction and provides education and guidance on food choices and meal planning. Reports observations to the Clinical Dietitian to assist in documenting response to the nutrition care plan and to assist in adjusting the nutrition care plan to meet patient/client goals and achieve desired outcomes. Implements and monitors nutrition interventions as assigned by the Clinical Dietitian.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

Responsibilities include conducting nutrition screening according to pre-established criteria, collecting and reviewing food and nutrient intake information, obtaining anthropometric information, visiting patients and reviewing medical records, communicating results in designated computer system, providing nutrition interventions/plans of care, responding to patient inquiries, verifying nutrition intervention/plan of care implementation, providing nutrition monitoring and supports nutrition evaluation, conducting individual and group patient education and nutrition classes, collaborating with Food Service Management, providing input for performance appraisals and corrective disciplinary action, working with electronic menu systems, and acting as a liaison between nursing and Food & Nutrition Services.

Minimum qualifications include completion of a baccalaureate degree and an ACEND Didactic Program in Dietetics, thorough understanding of the scientific basis of nutrition and dietetics, knowledge of nutritional values of food and food groups, analytical ability to identify nutritional problems, ability to develop nutritional care plans, oral and written communication skills, supervisory skills, knowledge and skills necessary to provide nutritional care to patients, and demonstrated understanding of and ability to work within the food service system. Experience in a nursing home or hospital and with food and nutrition and hospital electronic health record is desirable.

Work environment and physical requirements include some exposure to communicable diseases when in contact with patients, but hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions. Supervisory responsibilities are none.

Pay Range: $18.13-$29.90

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: weekdays and weekends, variable start/end times (5:30 am to 7 pm)

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: No