Dietitian

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Indicates Essential Job Function – primary responsibilities an employee must perform, with or without reasonable accommodations. List up to six essential functions of the position, in order of importance, and the approximate time spent on each over the course of the year.

Other duties may be assigned.

· Utilizes validated tools for assessment of nutritional status to determine need for nutritional intervention.

· Analyzes anthropometrics, biochemical data and pertinent findings on physical exam to devise appropriate interventions.

· Maintains communication between patients, families and the medical team with regards to assessment findings and desired interventions. Implements interventions in cooperation with the patient, family and medical team.

· Documents and reports pertinent patient information in an accurate and timely manner.

· Maintains expected productivity standards.

· Provides continuity of coverage in emergency situations. Covers other service areas as directed by supervisor

· Provides clinical supervision to dietetic interns, students, and other staff members as requested by the supervisor or director. Acts as a resource in area of expertise.

· Demonstrates proficiency in medical nutrition therapy for all age groups between 0 and 21 years.

· Successfully completes Hospital and department specific orientation and ongoing mandatory education requirements.

· Other essential duties may be assigned as necessary to the operations of the department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Demonstrates knowledge of normal and abnormal growth and development.

· Demonstrates knowledge of age appropriate nutrition requirements and age appropriate interventions.

· Appropriately implements validated assessment techniques that are appropriate to the patient’s age, nutrition status and medical condition.

· Maintains competency in nutrition support principles.

· Maintains competency in current formula availability and implications for practice.

· Correctly interprets biochemical data and comprehends nutrition related implications.

· Recognizes pertinent physical findings that impact nutritional evaluation and intervention.

· Demonstrates the ability to organize a caseload and prioritize care based on nutritional acuity.

· Maintains confidentiality of patient and caregiver information.

· Engages in ethical treatment as delineated by CDR.

· Demonstrates professional and courteous behavior.

· Provides compassionate care to patients and families.

· Communicates effectively with other team members.

· Participates in department quality assurance activities.

· Maintains a safe and orderly work environment.

· Accepts specific non-patient care related duties within the department.

· Attends and participates in hospital in-services, workshops and professional conferences in order to maintain current knowledge in the field.

· Attends and participates in staff meetings.