Dietitian - Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian

Provides appropriate patient nutritional care. Assesses the nutritional status of patients. Formulates a care plan, coordinates its implementation, and evaluates its impact and effectiveness. Provides nutrition education to patients, families, and staff. Interviews patients to obtain information regarding food habits and cultural food preferences. Coordinates with diet clerks to ensure accuracy of diets served. Applies the principles of growth and development over the lifespan. Assesses and interprets data relevant to patient care. Determines patient care requirements and delivers care relative to their age-specific needs. Reviews information from screening mechanisms to prioritize high-risk patients. Provides education and counseling on diet modifications and food-drug interactions based on need and learning preferences. Accurately assesses patient nutritional status and determines appropriate nutritional diagnoses. Ensures assessments are completed in a timely manner. Establishes measurable and appropriate nutrition intervention plans. Provides follow-up assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of recommendations. Documents all interventions, assessments, education, and care plans in the medical record. Addresses discrepancies in diet orders if they do not align with guidelines. Contacts physicians with any questions or irregularities regarding nutritional care. Makes rounds to check for any problems, inconsistencies, or patients at potential nutritional risk. Assists in the development and monitoring of clinical performance indicators. Evaluates patient tolerance to therapeutic diets as needed. Collaborates with other services to plan and implement patient care based on nutritional needs. Maintains pertinent patient data necessary to recommend or modify therapeutic diets. Performs other duties as assigned or required.