Dietitian; Clinical

Job Title

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Conducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) for assigned patients.
• Develops and implements an individualized plan for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives.
• Performs a Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) during assessments to determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.
• Calculates nutrient requirements (calories, protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, electrolytes and fluids) and necessary diet restrictions or food/drug interactions.
• Evaluates patterns and relationships among data obtained and possible root causes for nutrition problems.
• Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups, incorporating a learning approach that considers the cultural, religious, educational and medical situation of the patient. Includes information regarding budgeting, menu planning, food purchasing and preparation, food storage and sanitation.
• Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to evaluate patient and/or caregiver's readiness to learn and potential for changing behaviors.
• Evaluates achievement of learning objectives by the patient and/or family. Adapts nutrition education materials and counseling techniques to the patient's level of understanding, which frequently involves simplifying complex dietary restrictions.
• Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and completes patient encounters utilizing the Even Capture System (ECS).
• Serves as the nutrition expert for medical staff on the nutritional management of patients.

Work Schedule:

8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Rotating weekends and holidays. (7:00 am to 3:30 pm)

Telework:
Not Available.

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: PD99529S and PD99530S

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized.