Flexible
Two years of recent experience planning regular and modified diets in a healthcare facility. 3 years preferred
- Two years of clinical nutrition work experience with specific emphasis on providing medical nutrition therapy targeting
chronic diseases and nutrition education throughout the life cycle
- Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university
- Completed a Didactic Program in Dietetics Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
(ACEND)
- Current registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Provides MNT for inpatients and outpatients. MNT includes performing assessments, creating nutrition care planning,
counseling and education, and administration of special therapies providing individualized guidance on food selection
and meal preparation for disease management and prevention of complications, and follow-up as needed.
2. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert in nutrition, overseeing the medical nutrition therapy of the complex and high-risk
patients.
3. Provides in-service education and/or training, education programs to nursing staff, medical staff, students, healthcare
personnel and the general public, as needed.
4. Modifies patient profiles, in accordance with nutritional need, food intolerances and food preferences.
5. Participates as a member of the medical team at interdisciplinary care conferences to develop and/or update a patient
care plan.
6. Provides MNT for adults and/or family members referred by a physician for outpatient services.
7. Performs regular food service department quality assurance checks.
8. Provides nutrition-related presentations/information for the community.
9. Provides in- service education for Food Service personnel.
10. Prepares reports and provides other documents needed to maintain accreditation with regulatory agencies.
11. Performs other duties as assigned
