Inpatient Clinical Dietitian
Core
Assesses and monitors nutritional status of inpatients, provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT)/counseling, and coordinates nutrition care within total patient therapy programs.
Role type
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian
Builds
Patient nutrition care plans and education programs
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nutrition
Required skills
Medical nutrition therapy, patient assessment, interdisciplinary communication, patient/family education, documentation, in-service training
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assess and monitor nutritional status of patients; Provide MNT/counseling and develop care plans; Communicate with physicians and nurses to coordinate therapy; Complete required documentation and education materials; Provide periodic in-services to team members; Mentor dietetic interns and team members.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC