Job Description

Performs a variety of specialized duties related to the receipt, interpretation and implementation of patient diet orders. Responsible for the medical nutrition therapy of patient/residents; nutritional assessment, nutrition care plans, patient visitation, inpatient/outpatient diet counseling, consults regarding advance nutrition support, as well as assist in other areas related to the Nutrition Services Department.

• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provides nutritional counseling

• Consults with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client

• Advises patient and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation

• Counsels individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life

• Inspects meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance

• Provides substitutions if patient is unable to eat the meal provided, in accordance with diet restrictions

• Evaluates appropriateness of diet order for diagnosis and recommends diet order changes as indicated

• Select, train and supervise workers who plan, prepare and serve meals

• Develops nutrition care plans and monitors patient response to care plan developed

• Chart pertinent information from the nutritional care plan and from interventions

• Collaborates with physician and nursing to deliver quality nutrition care

• Acts as a Dietetic advisor to nursing, medical, allied health and catering staff in assigned areas

Maintains accurate statistical records and reports as required by the department and the facility

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent to the same