Job Summery
The Dietician performs a variety of specialized duties related to the receipt, interpretation and implementation of patient diet orders.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Keeps lines of communication open between Medical Staff and
Dietary Department.
Interprets physician diet orders and modifies diet according to diet patterns and patient preferences
Interviews patients assigned and document pertinent information on the appropriate nutrition documentation forms
Instructs patients in diet principles and restrictions per physician diet order and documents pertinent information
Provides substitutions if patient is unable to eat the meal provided, in accordance with diet restrictions
Plans between-meal nourishments for patients as necessary
Relates information on assigned patients to food production staff and Diet Aide.
Completes daily calorie counts when ordered or initiated
Computes nutritional value of recipes when necessary
Completes diet histories for nutritional assessment on specific patients
Evaluates appropriateness of diet order for diagnosis and recommends diet order changes as indicated
Maintains updated and necessary patient education materials and nutrition references and textbooks
Plans, coordinates and implements the department’s Quality
Assurance Program
Participates in the development of policies and programs directed toward patient and family education
Assists in National Nutrition Education Week projects
Directs Diet Aides in daily duties and offers in-service education
Participates in patient care plan meetings, support groups as requested or deemed necessary, and Dietary Department management meetings
Additional Requirements
Exceptional work ethic with strong value and principles – grooming to go above and beyond the basic expectation
Details-oriented : an attention to the details for task of zero
tolerance for errors
A self-motivated individual who can work under pressure and meet deadlines
An absolute commitment to perform a good customer service
A positive attitude and open minded that approaches problem from all angles
Ensure compliance with business operation and hospitality laws
Comply with the health and safety policies and procedures.
