What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietitian - Senior position at Medical Recruitment Strategies?
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : To be responsible for the operation of a large
therapeutic diet department in an institution or hospital; or to coordinate and supervise
the dietetic planning of the central food processing plant; and to do related work as
required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Works under the administrative supervision of a superior
with considerable latitude for the application of dietary theory and practice; work is
subject to review for satisfactory performance and results obtained. SUPERVISION
EXERCISED : Plans, organizes, supervises and coordinates the work of personnel
engaged in food preparation and service.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED :
To be responsible for the operation of a large therapeutic diet department in an
institution or hospital; or to coordinate and supervise the dietetic planning of the central
food processing plant.
To supervise and instruct one or more dietitians and subordinate personnel engaged in
preparing and serving food.
To plan menus in accordance with established dietary and nutritional standards and / or
adapt the master menu to meet the needs of the institution or agency served.
To determine the proper quantities and kinds of food to be served in compliance with
the established dietary standards for the institution or agency served; to check regularly
on the adherence to such dietary standards and standards of sanitation.
To be responsible for the preparation of therapeutic diets in accordance with medical
prescriptions and consultation with medical staff; to record results on medical charts.
To complete nutritional assessments on chronic care patients. To participate in
patient / team conferences.
To perform patient visitations for diet histories, food preferences and / or other pertinent
information. To review medical records of both acute and chronic care patients and
document nutritional status when necessary.
To be responsible for the instruction of patients and their families upon discharge as to
the need for such diets and the proper procedure for their application.
To assist and cooperate with administrative personnel on any dietary administrative
problems.
To attend departmental meetings and team conferences.
To lecture on dietetics and nutrition to student nurses, attendants or other supportive
personnel; to conduct and participate in in-service training for dietary personnel.
To do related work as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT : KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
CAPACITIES : A thorough knowledge of the theory and practice of dietetics, including
nutritional requirements of individuals of varying ages and physical conditions, basic
and therapeutic diet planning, and food preparation and service; the ability to supervise
and instruct dietitians and subordinate personnel engaged in large-scale food
preparation and service; the ability to plan menus or adapt a master menu to meet the
needs of the institution or agency served; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Education : Such as may have been gained through :
graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in nutrition and
dietetics; completion of a dietetic internship; and Experience : Such as may have been
gained through : employment as a dietitian involved in the planning of basic and
therapeutic diets, the maintenance of nutrition, and the supervision of food preparation
and service in a hospital or institutional setting. Or, any combination of education and
experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to
perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate
