Temp - Dietitian - Hospital Coos Bay

Performs nutrition assessments & reassessments on assigned units

" Evaluates/recommends aggressive nutrition intervention, and provides follow-up for continuity of care

" Counsels patients and family members in nutrition principles, modifications and food selection adapting plans for individual lifestyle and

using appropriate written instruction material

" Communicates appropriate nutritional care data through patient medical record

" Documents using the Nutrition Care process and standardized language

" Communicates nutrition care plan to appropriate physician or support staff

" Assists Clinical Nutrition Coordinator in maintenance/revision of diet manual, menus, policy and procedure manual, standards of care,

educational materials, and Quality Performance/Improvement data collection

" Interprets, evaluates and uses pertinent current research relating to nutrition based on current professional standards and through

Continuing Education programs pertinent to areas of practice

" Completes nutrition therapy to achieve desired patient goals and documents evaluations, daily progress notes, treatment plans, and

discharge summaries within diet manual guidelines, and policy & procedure protocols

" Participates in nutrition education, orientation and in-service programs for staff, patients, students, and community

" Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Self-Management training for individuals & groups

" Participates and delivers long-term care and other nutritional services consulting agreements

" Performs other duties as assigned