Registered Dietician

GENERAL SUMMARY Directs the clinical aspects of patient nutritional care services. Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of food service quality standards. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides nutrition counseling and dietary planning for patients. Develops patient menu in cooperation with the Nutrition Services Directors Provides nutrition education in accordance to established policies and procedures. Maintains records , report, and statistics * KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED: Registered Dietitian (R.D.) with proof of current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration Bachelors degree in nutrition or dietetics Two years or more experience in public health setting. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure as a representative of Roseland Community Hospital. Excellent verbal and written communication with all levels of staff, patient population and the community composed of diverse cultures and age groups. Ability to document, develop and write reports clearly and accurately. Assist dietitians and dietary managers to maintain quality patient care through compliance of federal, state and local regulations, as well as company standards Provide nutrition education for community programs Teach classes to assist and educate patients in self-management and monitoring of diabetes, weight management, and other disease Provide group nutrition counseling per Medical Nutrition Therapy guidelines to patients at and High School students Participate as part of interdisciplinary team for Nursing Facility by attending and contributing to Resident Care Council, skin rounds Evaluating food handling, sanitation, preparation, service procedures and equipment Promote good communications with the resident, physician and all healthcare community's personnel Support the goal and objectives of both Nutritional Services and the Transplant Center Develop and implements plan of care based on assessment of nutritional needs and available sources, and correlates plan with other healthcare professionals Write orders in the medical record according to policies and protocols Attend mandatory in-services as assigned by Chief Clinical Dietician Respond to medical staff concerns and referrals in a timely manner and refer to appropriate outside resources Assist the Discharge Planning Coordinator in planning the dietary services portion of the residents discharge plan Serve as a nutrition resource to medical staff and other members of the health care team Maintain and submit paperwork/documentation as required by the Company and/or facility Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician Complete assigned nutrition assessments, MDS, care plans, and participate in meetings Advocate the hospital as the best place to heal, to work, and to provide patient care Develop education plan based on needs assessment Provide expertise to implement andevaluate nutrition programs for all populations