To provide a high level of nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized patients.
The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary structure based on education, license, and experience.
Responsibilities:Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units &/or committees responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement.
Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.
As required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations and other communications.
As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team.
Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition.
Participate in department based Quality Process Improvement activities with an ability to actively endorse evidence based practice.
Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.
Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care.
Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care.
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