Clinical Dietitian

• Evaluates and assesses nutrition status of patients, and screens patients for nutritional risk in accordance with established department protocols and standards.
• Plans and initiates medical nutrition therapy to patients if indicated by patient requirements and clinical protocol.
• Educates and counsels patients and families on nutritional issues, either individually or in groups.
• Communicates individual nutritional care plans to other health care providers as a member of a healthcare team.
• Monitors store participation; identifies and resolves problems between stores and patients.
• Orders and maintains inventory of program supplies, including patient checks, for all clinics.
• Maintains professional growth and development through the completion of required departmental competencies.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or an equivalent field; fresher or at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Certification of IDA - membership or IDA Registered Dietician (RD)