Clinical Dietician
Clinical Dietician
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Job Description
Overview:
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting nutritional assessments and developing individualized meal plans for patients.
- Collaborating with medical staff to integrate nutrition therapy into patient care plans.
- Monitoring and documenting patients nutritional status and progress.
- Providing dietary counseling to patients with specific medical conditions or dietary restrictions.
- Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans.
- Developing and implementing nutrition education programs for patients and their families.
- Assessing patients readiness for and barriers to change and providing appropriate interventions.
- Staying informed about the latest research and developments in nutritional science and incorporating best practices into patient care.
- Participating in community outreach programs to promote nutrition education and healthy eating habits.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential patient records and reports.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Nutrition Dietetics or a related field.
- Registered Dietician (RD) credential.
- Licensure or certification as a dietitian in the state of practice.
- Proven experience in clinical nutrition or dietetics.
- Strong knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and assessment techniques.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for counseling and educating patients.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Proficiency in using nutrition assessment tools and software.
- Familiarity with dietary guidelines food composition and menu planning.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on nutrition research.
- Understanding of ethical and confidentiality principles in patient care.
- Empathy patience and a compassionate approach to patient interaction.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing healthcare environments and patient needs.
- Adherence to professional standards and codes of ethics in dietetic practice.
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Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Food Service
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- MDS
- Dietary Department Experience
- Dialysis Experience
- Food Production Experience
- Tube Feeding
