What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietitian position at Queens Dialysis Unit?
Job Description
Job Description
The dietitian provides clinical nutritional and dietetic services to patients and their families, which are directed at supporting and maximizing the nutritional status and adjustment of the patient.
QUEENS DIALYSIS UNIT is looking for a Registered Dietician to join their team.
- Full-Time (8 Hr) | NEW GRADS WELCOME
Qualifications :
a. Currently recognized as a Registered Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association
b. At least one year of experience in clinical nutrition
Duties and Responsibilities :
a. Assess the nutritional and related dietetic needs of each patient, including current dietary patterns; food preference selection and preparation; and level of understanding of dietary intervention as a prescribed treatment.
b. Consult with the physician regarding assessment and clinical data and recommend therapeutic diets to meet the patient's needs.
c. Counsel patients and their families on the prescribed diet, including nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection and preparation, economics, and adaptations required best to match the prescribed diet to the patient's lifestyle.
d. Document in the medical record an initial assessment of each patient and at least monthly progress notes that reflect all nutritional and dietetic services provided. These shall include identification of current problems, current goals, and the actions planned to achieve goals, and an evaluation of patient progress.
e. Participate in a team review of each patient to develop both long and short-term plans, review patient progress, and recommend changes in treatment based on the patient's current nutritional and dietetic needs.
f. Assist other personnel through education and direction to support the dietetic services program by learning to deal effectively with nutritional and dietetic problems as they arise.
g. Assume responsibility for his / her continuing education including participation in professional organizations related to ESRD patient care management.
h. Participate in staff meetings or in-service education meetings when requested by the Unit Coordinator.
i. Dietitian will provide one in-service every other month to staff.
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $32.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits :
Schedule :
Salary : $32 - $40