What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Care Dietitian position at AHN Healthcare at Home?
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GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This job directs and provides nutrition care to patients through the process of assessment planning, implementation and monitoring; provides nutrition education to patients and staff.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs individualized patient assessments and reassessments. (30%)
- Develops, documents, and monitors the nutritional plan of care for the population served according to individualized assessment and professional standards. (30%)
- Provides education and/or educational programs for patients and staff. (20%)
- Performs documentation and completes reports according to procedures and established practice within guidelines. (10%)
- Develops, implements, and monitors tools necessary to maintain and improve nutrition care provided to patients, staff and community. (10%)
- Performs all other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition
- Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) OR Registered Dietician (RD)
- Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN)
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Preferred
- Master’s Degree
- Experience within specialty practice.
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