Clinical Nutrition Assistant
Core
Supports pediatric patients with psychiatric diagnoses and developmental disabilities by managing meal plans, calculating nutritional data, and ensuring food safety in a hospital setting.
Role type
Clinical Nutrition Assistant
Builds
Patient meal plans and nutritional care records
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nutrition
Required skills
Data entry, Calorie calculation, Menu planning, Patient communication, Food safety compliance, Software database management
Preferred skills
Pediatric care experience, Psychiatric patient experience, Food service experience
Technologies
CBORD, LifeChart, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Enters and updates patient data in nutrition systems, calculates calorie counts, checks meal trays for accuracy, communicates special diet orders to staff and families, develops menus for special diets, monitors patient nutritional intake, assists with nutrition education for staff.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior