Registered Dietitian (L-T Care)

JOB PURPOSE

Helps patients maintain health by developing and implementing nutritious meals; teaching patients food-management techniques.



DUTIES

* Establishes patient data base by consulting with physicians and other health care professionals; reviewing patient record; interviewing patient.

* Develops and implements dietary care plan by assessing nutritional needs; determining resources; coordinating dietary program with health care providers.

* Formulates menus and therapeutic diets by integrating patient's menus with institutional menus.

* Controls special diet meals by verifying food preparation techniques; checking meals for palatability and appearance.

* Develops food service personnel by designing and teaching nutrition in-service programs; coaching and counseling employees; monitoring results.

* Educates patients and their families by teaching nutrition principles, diet regimens, and food selection, preparation, and economics.

* Encourages clients by promoting goals; reinforcing positive results; offering comfort.

* Provides information by answering questions.

* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Listening, Nutrition (RD), Health Promotion and Maintenance, Documentation Skills, Bedside Manner, Food Sanitation, Food Research, Training Management, Quality Management, Presentation Skills, Written Communication.