Utilizes the Nutrition Care Process when assessing patients Responsible for nutrition screen, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring/evaluation of identified at risk patients Apply psycho-social, age appropriate, evidence-based nutrition care Document all patient encounters in the health care record in accordance with hospital and department policies and procedures Assess patients learning needs, barriers to learning, preferred learning styles and educational level and provides nutrition education accordingly Utilizes community resources through the continuum of care to foster positive patient outcomes Identifies expected outcomes of patient care Locates, reviews, and utilizes best practice research findings for their application in optimally managing a disease or condition and improving patient outcomes. Communicates sound scientific principles, research, and theory to health care team members and dietetic interns in optimally managing patients'' care Shares knowledge and expertise with dietetic interns, patients, family members and health care team members Documents understanding of relevant information and results of communication with dietetic interns/technicians/patients/families and healthcare team members Contributes to the development of new knowledge and services Seeks out information effectively and independently to provide effective services Resources and Support Proactively plans for the educational needs of patients in the course of providing education, support and resources to patients/families.