Consulting, Cook Dishes, Dietary Management, Dietetics, Food Services, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Maintain Compliance, Medical Records, Menu Management, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Nutritional Needs, Safety Compliance, Training Program
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
• Monitor food service operations to ensure compliance to nutritional, and
safety.
• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to
develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
• Advise patients and staff on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet
modifications, and food selection and preparation.
• Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional
needs and diet restrictions of patient.
• Record diet histories and assessments, charts, and progress notes.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other
duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time
with or without notice.
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
• Optional requirement to be registered as a dietitian by the Academy of
Nutrition & Dietetics.
• Specialized knowledge of the principles, techniques and terminology of modern
dietetics and institutional management gained through experience.
• Working knowledge of modern methods, materials and equipment used in quantity
food service and the care necessary to conserve all resources.
• Ability to plan menus and oversee personnel in modified and regular diet
preparation and service.
• Ability to conduct food service and/or nutrition related training programs.
• Ability to interact with treatment team, medical and administrative staff and
patients.
Responsibility:
While not the final authority, incumbent must exercise judgment in applying
alternatives and in conferring with medical/nursing staff and dietary
supervisors related to unusual dietary problems or concerns. Unusual problems or
deviation from guidelines are discussed with supervisor who otherwise reviews
work periodically for accomplishment of objectives.
Personal Work Relationships:
Works with patients, physicians and other clinical staff as required, hospital
department heads, students, commercial vendors, general public and community
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