CLINICAL DIETITIAN (CAP I)
Core
Plans and provides medical nutrition therapy, conducts nutritional assessments, and develops care plans for inpatients and outpatients ranging from neonates to geriatrics.
Role type
Clinical Dietitian (IC)
Builds
Patient care plans and nutrition education programs for hospital inpatients and outpatients
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nutrition
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medical nutrition therapy, nutritional assessment, enteral and parenteral nutrition support, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, patient education
Preferred skills
Certified Diabetes Educator (C.D.E.), Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (C.N.S.C.)
Technologies
Electronic medical records systems
Responsibilities
Respond to inpatient consults and outpatient referrals; evaluate nutritional status and recommend interventions; calculate and document specialized nutrition support; collaborate with healthcare teams to implement nutrition protocols; develop educational materials and conduct presentations; monitor quality and productivity metrics.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC