Registered Dietician

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Description

• Assesses the nutritional needs of patients and develops appropriate care plans.
• Documents in the patient’s medical record, the patient’s diet prescriptions with the prescribed allowance for calories, protein, sodium, and fluid within one week of the patient’s initiation of hemodialysis.
• Documents nutritional follow-up with a notation in medical record regarding dietary compliance and current nutritional needs, i.e. follow-up nutritional assessment, and plan of action to be recorded monthly or as needed.
• Interviews and instructs patient to obtain information regarding food habits and preferences for guidance in planning diet.
• Assists patients to maintain an adequate diet through education and monitoring of food consumption.
• Instructs patients and/or their relatives regarding the Types and quantities of foods and methods of food preparation.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of the department policies and procedures.
• Maintains communication and a good working relationship with the personnel involved in inpatient food service, medical and nursing staff.
• Participates in various activities such as medical conferences, lectures, inter and intra departmental meetings, classes, etc.
• Participates in the development of quality assurance audits.
• Assists in the orientation, training, supervision, and evaluation of nutrition students.
• Participates in orientation and in-service programs and staff meetings for Dietitian as appropriate.
• Plans and conducts in service programs regarding nutrition and renal disease to Dialysis staff and other health care team members.
• Maintains continuing education by attending seminars, workshops, or courses to remain informed about current trends in renal nutrition, dietetic service and related areas.
• Performs related duties, as necessary.