Dietitian NMC healthcare LLC

Performs a variety of specialized duties related to the receipt, interpretation and implementation of patient diet orders. Responsible for the medical nutrition therapy of patient/residents; nutritional assessment, nutrition care plans, patient visitation, inpatient/outpatient diet counseling, consults regarding advance nutrition support,  as well as assist in other areas related to the Nutrition Services Department.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provides nutritional counseling

• Consults with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client

• Advises patient and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation

• Counsels individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life

• Inspects meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance

• Provides substitutions if patient is unable to eat the meal provided, in accordance with diet restrictions

• Evaluates appropriateness of diet order for diagnosis and recommends diet order changes as indicated

• Select, train and supervise workers who plan, prepare and serve meals

• Develops nutrition care plans and monitors patient response to care plan developed

• Chart pertinent information from the nutritional care plan and from interventions

• Collaborates with physician and nursing to deliver quality nutrition care

• Acts as a Dietetic advisor to nursing, medical, allied health and catering staff in assigned areas

Maintains accurate statistical records and reports as required by the department and the facility