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Clinical Dietitian (PER DIEM)
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What they do
A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$79,734 / year median in Connecticut
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assure comprehensive initial, change of condition and annual nutrition assessment process/Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), discharge summary is initiated, planned, developed, executed and monitored accurately and within the time frames specified by state, federal and/or accreditation requirements.Plan, organize, schedule, document and direct individual and group resident and family education experiences. Use age appropriate materials and methods for determining comprehension and potential for compliance. Monitor dietary profiles, intake records and other internal documentation/tracking processes. Communicates specific nutritional needs to dining service associates, dining service coordinator, culinary staff and management.
Participates in ongoing continued nutrition education.
Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team to promote optimal nutritional care for our patients/residents.
Participates in QI projects as assigned for food & nutrition and Masonicare quality improvement committee.
Provides guidance and support for the Diet Technician for Nutrition Care Process.9. Performs other duties as assigned