Licensed Registered Dietitian (Contract)
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Consult with patients and family members concerning dietary needs and goals.
- Coordinate Dietary Services Department within Joint Commission standards for food service and assist Food Service Director as needed.
- Plan modified diets for patients as requested by attending physician/licensed practitioner.
- Monitor and document patients care about therapeutic diets.
- May instruct patients and/or families regarding diet therapy programs.
- Review patients' charts to determine need for nutritional assessments.
- Perform nutritional assessments in a timely manner.
- Plan and execute monthly in-services for dietary and food service employees.
- Conduct monthly inspections of the Dietary Services Department.
- Provide guidance to Food Service Manager and other food service staff as needed.
- Consider the implications of the aging process in the provision of nutrition.
- Document patient charts with nutritional planning, and update as changes in nutritional needs occur.
- Communicate patient special nutritional needs to the Food Service Supervisor in a timely fashion.
- May inspect meal assembly to ensure trays conform to prescribed diet and meet standards.
- Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
- Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
- Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
- Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
- Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
- Knowledge of all facets of nutritional and dietary planning.
- Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.
- Knowledge of the unique dietary needs of various age groups (adult and geriatric.)
- Knowledge of nutritional menu planning and skill in interpreting and applying this knowledge to
patients need. - Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
- Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
- Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
- Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
- Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adult
and geriatric). - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to meet corporate deadlines.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor of Science degree required from an accredited university.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years dietary experience in a health care facility, with concentration in nutritional assessment and planning preferred.
Licensure: Registration with the American Dietetic Association preferred, and State licensure required.
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