Clinical Dietitian

Job Description

Dept : Cross train in regular inpatient and eating disorders services

M-F, 8 am to 5 pm

Key Functions

Collect patient information form dietary histories, patient’s chart, patient interviews and observations of patient at the time of admission. Evaluates food intake behavior in relationship to eating disorder pathology.

• Screens and documents moderate to high nutritional risk.
• Evaluates diet orders for appropriateness to age, weight, gender, increased nutrition needs, activity and inappropriate eating behaviors.

Prepare dietary plans for patients that fit their individual life styles and that assure accurate dietary requirements; collaborate with unit staff to plan ongoing nutritional care and record keeping procedures.

Regularly counsel patients, individually and in groups, regarding nutritional needs and offering support of processing information and activities concerning nutrition.

Serve as member of multidisciplinary teams as needed; serve as a resource to clinical staff regarding information related to diet modifications and nutritional needs of patients; utilize information from current research and resources to educate patients and staff.

Reviews and approves Food Service menus for proper nutritional content and recommend revisions to the Director of Food Service; monitor the work of food service staff members working with special diets and trays; check trays and snacks periodically for accuracy.

Complete required documentation related to dietary activities including quality assurance data, dietary manuals and cards and patient chart information.

Clinical Schedules and Patient Appointments.

Keep abreast of state-of-the art trends in the field of dietetics; participate in professional and career development through continuing education and workshop activities.

Comply with department policies, procedures and safety standards and practices related to food service; wear food handler gloves and head cover when required; attend in service training sessions as requested.

Assure the successful operation of the Facilities Management Department.

Demonstrates an understanding of developmental tasks and special needs for, and the ability to establish rapport with children, adolescents, adults and older adults / geriatrics.

Complete other duties as requested.

Education

Required

License / Certification

Experience

Required :