Clinical Dietitian
JOB SUMMARY
Plans, coordinates, and implements nutritional therapy services for assigned populations.
Reports to: CEO
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assesses patient's nutritional status and needs.
Develops and implements patient care plans and assesses patient responses.
Formulates or approves patient menus for Regular or therapeutic diets
Patient Education on Medical Nutrition Therapy
Develops and implements patient care plans and assesses patient responses
Able to manage enteral and parental nutrition therapy independently
Able to independently practice patient care needs related to medical nutrition therapy
Minimum Education
Bachelors degree Dietician/Nutritionist required
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must beable to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)
Other__________________________ Other_________________________
Licenses: License as dietician in the state of Tennessee
Certified Diabetes Educator Preferred