Dietitian

Job DescriptionJob Title: DietitianJob Location: Richmond, INJob Responsibilities: Monitor food service operations to ensure compliance to nutritional, and safety. Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling. Advise patients and staff on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation. Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient. Record diet histories and assessments, charts, and progress notes. Qualifications: Optional requirement to be registered as a dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Specialized knowledge of the principles, techniques and terminology of modern dietetics and institutional management gained through experience. Working knowledge of modern methods, materials and equipment used in quantity food service and the care necessary to conserve all resources. Ability to plan menus and oversee personnel in modified and regular diet preparation and service. Ability to conduct food service and/or nutrition related training programs. Ability to interact with treatment team, medical and administrative staff and patients.