About this role
Overview
Evaluates, assesses, and plans nutrition care to meet patient nutritional needs.
Responsibilities
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Assesses patient nutritional status using documented medical information and established nutritional standards.
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Counsels patients and/or families by identifying nutrition-related problems. Develops plans of instruction and nutritional care, and monitoring results.
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Identifies inpatients at nutritional risk and documents recommendations.
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Diagnose and develop intervention for patients with malnutrition
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Participates in physicians' rounds, discharge planning rounds, and conferences with nutritional implications.
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Conducts education programs for patients, community groups, and staff.
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Precept and mentor new staff or existing staff in clinical specialty area.
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Develop therapeutic relationships with multiple subspecialty care team members and providers that enables planning and participating across a broader spectrum patient care.
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Cross-covers a broader spectrum of patient care areas and subspecialties as needed.
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Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program in nutritional sciences (prior to 2024).
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Master’s Degree from an accredited program in nutritional sciences (2024 and after).
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Minimum 2 years’ related experience preferred.
Required Licensure/Certifications
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Current NH Dietitian license required. May require additonal license if providing Telehealth services.
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Current Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.