A Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy for patients, offering nutritional assessments, diagnoses, and individualized interventions. They collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement dietary plans that promote health and manage illnesses. Responsibilities include educating patients and families, monitoring progress, and adjusting nutritional plans as needed. *Recruitment/Relocation Incentives May Be Authorized*
Major duties include but are not limited to: Conducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) for assigned patients. Develops and implements an individualized plan for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives. Performs a Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) during assessments to determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition. Calculates nutrient requirements (calories, protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, electrolytes and fluids) and necessary diet restrictions or food/drug interactions. Evaluates patterns and relationships among data obtained and possible root causes for nutrition problems. Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups, incorporating a learning approach that considers the cultural, religious, educational and medical situation of the patient. Includes information regarding budgeting, menu planning, food purchasing and preparation, food storage and sanitation. Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to evaluate patient and/or caregiver's readiness to learn and potential for changing behaviors. Evaluates achievement of learning objectives by the patient and/or family. Adapts nutrition education materials and counseling techniques to the patient's level of understanding, which frequently involves simplifying complex dietary restrictions. Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and completes patient encounters utilizing the Even Capture System (ECS). Serves as the nutrition expert for medical staff on the nutritional management of patients. Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Rotating weekends and holidays. (7:00 am to 3:30 pm) Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD99529S and PD99530S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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