Summary:
Responsible for performing nutrition screening and assessment, as well as patient education, within guidelines of approved level of care, scope of practice and regulatory requirements. Works closely with clinical dietitians to assure there is a link between patient care and food services.


Position Responsibilities:
Routine clinical nutrition tasks: nutritional assessment, education, counseling, and documentation

Collaborates with nursing, physicians and other health care professionals to assure patient nutrition needs are met.

Participates in performance improvement data collection and productivity statistic collection.

Participates in orientation and/or training of staff or interns when requested.
Acts as a resource to health care team, peers, and food services regarding nutrition issues that relate to the patients at the division.


Position Qualifications Required
Experience Required:
Preferred: one year experience in hospital and/or long term care nutrition position

Required Education:
Required: Associate Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Valid registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (DTR)

PD as needed- float including WE/H