Role Overview: This position is responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The role involves conducting nutrition assessments for at-risk patients, developing and implementing personalized nutrition care plans, and evaluating therapy outcomes to ensure optimal patient health.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring in line with established standards.
- Conduct nutrition-focused physical exams and develop appropriate care plans based on patient needs.
- Provide nutrition education to patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Manage enteral nutrition support and develop transitional feeding strategies.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to assess, educate, and promote positive nutrition outcomes.
- Document all patient encounters accurately and participate in quality improvement activities.
- Mentor dietetic interns and engage in ongoing professional development.
- Stay updated with current research and best practices to enhance patient care.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition; advanced certifications preferred.
- Licensure and registration as a Dietitian/Nutritionist (e.g., RD, RDN) and BLS certification required.
- One to two years of clinical experience preferred, with completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program.
- Strong knowledge of nutrition care standards, excellent communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to evaluate patient needs, develop tailored interventions, and participate in quality improvement efforts.