Registered Dietitian
Core
Planning and conducting nutrition education programs and administering medical nutrition therapy for patients in hospital, clinic, or healthcare facilities.
Role type
Registered Dietitian (Clinical)
Builds
Therapeutic meal plans and patient education programs
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nutrition
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Nutrition assessment, Medical nutrition therapy, Therapeutic diet planning, Patient education, Care plan documentation, Meal inspection
Preferred skills
Nutritional coaching for chronic conditions (CAD, COPD, Asthma, Diabetes, HTN, HF)
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct nutrition assessments and obtain patient history, Consult with physicians to determine nutritional needs, Plan and implement therapeutic diets, Instruct patients on dietary changes and goals, Evaluate nutritional care and provide follow-up, Document nutrition care plans, Inspect meals for conformance to prescribed diets, Educate staff on nutrition and diet therapy
Seniority
Mid-level, Licensed Professional