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Dietitian Clinical I - Nutrition Services
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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.
$75,841 / year median in New Hampshire
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Evaluates, assesses, and plans nutrition care to meet patient nutritional needs. Responsibilities Assesses patient nutritional status using documented medical information and established nutritional standards. Counsels patients and/or families by identifying nutrition-related problems. Develops plans of instruction and nutritional care, and monitoring results. Identifies inpatients at nutritional risk and documents recommendations. Participates in physicians' rounds, discharge planning rounds, and conferences with nutritional implications. Participates in the development of departmental policies, procedures, nutritional standards, patient educational material, and QI projects. Conducts education programs for patients, community groups, and staff. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program in nutritional sciences. Prior specialty experience preferred. Masters degree preferred. Required Licensure/Certifications - Current NH Dietitian license required. May require additional license if providing Teleheath services.- Current Registration by The Commission on Dietetic Registration.