Nutrition Specialist

Description : Summary & Objective

The Dietitian, Registered is responsible for the nutritional care and education of all patients / residents in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, through physician / nurse referral.

Essential Functions

• Reviews the dietary requirements of each patient / resident, as required, and assist the attending physician in planning for the patients / residents prescribed diet plan.
• Ensure that all-interdisciplinary notes charted are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the patients / resident's response to the services.
• Participates in discharge planning, development and implementation of patient care plans, patient assessments, etc., as required.
• Involves the patient and family in planning objectives and goals for the patient.
• Plans normal and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician
• Evaluate and ensure accuracy in the preparation of documentation.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

Supervisory Responsibility

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Requirements :

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

Physical Requirements

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