CLINICAL DIETITIAN (CAP I)
Core
Plans and provides medical nutrition therapy, conducts nutritional assessments, and educates inpatients and outpatients ranging from neonates to geriatrics.
Role type
Clinical Dietitian (Inpatient/Outpatient)
Builds
Patient care plans, nutrition education programs, and quality improvement protocols for a Level 1 Trauma Center.
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nutrition
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medical nutrition therapy planning, nutritional assessment and evaluation, enteral and parenteral nutrition support calculation, evidence-based protocol development, patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation in electronic medical records
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; develop and document plans of care; calculate specialized nutrition support per ASPEN guidelines; collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams; develop educational materials and conduct presentations; participate in multidisciplinary team meetings; execute performance improvement and quality assurance projects.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC