Consulting Dietitian 8 hrs Weekly Onsite - LaBelle, FL

Job Description

The Consulting Dietitian provides overall nutrition care to patients in a 90-bed facility, 1 day per week, onsite role. Remote is not available for this role, by client request. Ensures nutritional needs of individual patients are being met and all documentation, as it relates to the patient?s nutritional status, is complete and accurate. Plans and administers activities related to resident / patient nutrition care, complying with the standards established by Aramark, regulatory agencies, and clients. Establishes and maintains effective multidisciplinary relationships to provide a unified approach to patient / resident care.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts patient nutrition assessment on assigned patient population
• Manages the development and implementation plan for nutrition intervention in accordance with the Nutrition Care Process
• Conducts rounding to drive patient satisfaction
• Assesses educational needs and the presence of barriers to learning
• Provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups, taking into consideration any adaptations to teaching methods necessary to meet patient learning needs
• Utilizes assessment and evaluation techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns
• Evaluates achievement of learning objectives by the patient and / or family
• Provide appropriate follow-ups in accordance with the patient?s treatment goals, referring patients for outpatient counseling, community, or home health services as appropriate
• Delivers strong operational performance by executing against Aramark standards and regulatory agency standards and programs, continually monitor operations, and complete assessments and necessary action plans to provide optimal nutrition care and meal service to patients / residents
• Works cooperatively with medical staff as well as food and nutrition services staff to assure conformance to prescribed nutrition care orders
• Provides education that ensures compliance with food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards
• Provides appropriate and timely documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in a patient?s medical record, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, and progress towards goals
• Maintains clinical productivity standards and accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities, including information for scheduling and billing
• Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients? protected health information

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

Conditions of employment may or may not include busy hospital and outpatient settings, from patient rooms / floors to kitchen / serving areas.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on  Facebook ,  Instagram and  Twitter .