Dietitian
Position Objective: Assesses nutritional needs; develops, implements, evaluates, and documents nutritional care plans for hospitalized patient and performs diet instruction in preparation for discharge, according to applicable regulations, policies, and procedures Essential Job Duties: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Assesses data reflective of patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his/her age group. Conducts nutritional assessment for patients and makes appropriate recommendations for medical nutrition therapy. Consistently utilizes established screening criteria to identify patients at nutritional risk. Documents screening and assessments in medical record according to clinical standards. Recommends changes in medical nutrition therapy based on assessments and discusses rationale for change. Develops and implements plans of nutritional care correlated with other health disciplines. Calculates the composition of all enteral and parenteral formulas and assesses appropriateness. Counsels patients and caregivers in nutrition principles, care plan, and food selection appropriate for diet order. Precepts dietetic interns. Participates in multi-disciplinary committees, task forces, and patient planning rounds. Educational/Experience Requirements: Required Minimum Education. The minimum level of education for this position includes: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Must be available for weekends and occasional evening work. Required License/Certifications: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) – ACEND approved internship or equivalent education and approved experience program. Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of AND. Must be licensed or meet licensure requirements and be in the process of applying for licensure with the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Must comprehend medical terminology. Advanced Certification or CNSC preferred. Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands: Physical Demands – Medium Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Must comprehend medical terminology. Advanced Certification or CNSC preferred. Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands: Physical Demands – Medium Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
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