Dietitian PRN

Overview

Provides optimal nutritional care for patients receiving modified diets, instructs patients and/or families on prescribed diets using the American Dietetic Association Manual, and performs related duties as assigned. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary for age-specific needs of patients including neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

• Performs duties in a professional manner and with minimum supervision.
• Prepares PI reports/data on a regular basis; using this information as a resource to improve patient care.
• Delivers patient care services in a timely manner and conveys recommendations as necessary.
• Ensures that food preparation meets standards.
• Plans, organizes and implements projects.
• Assists in compliance of JCAHO standards and other regulatory standards.
• Investigates complaints and initiates corrective action.
• Maintains good interpersonal relationships with all hospital staff and peers.
• Maintains registration and licensure with the American Dietetic Association via in-services, seminars, etc.
• Interaction with Other Departments:
  Physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel.

• Experience:
  
  Has completed an Internship in hospital or other institution offering dietetic internship approved by the American Dietetic Association. Experience in institution work desirable.
• Education:
  
  B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited college or university with a major in foods, nutrition, or institutional management. A Registered Dietitian (R.D.) and Licensed Dietitian in the State of Texas. If new graduate or from outside U.S. / R.D.E. with eligibility to sit for and pass exam within 90 days of hire, and submit application for Texas Licensure.
• Special
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Possess knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served which include:
• Age-specific nutritional needs
• Physiological factors affecting the ability to chew, swallow
• Assess and interpret data needed to identify age-specific nutritional needs
• Age-specific methods
• Provide age-specific communication appropriately involving family/significant other

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

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