The Dietitian assesses nutritional status, analyzes data, makes recommendations, and carries out physician orders. Develops the patient nutrition care plan and follows educational goals. Communicates the patient's concerns/problems with caregivers. Investigates and evaluates current research and reviews nutritional status of patients.
Essential Job Functions:
Performs and documents nutrition assessments, analyzes data and makes clinical recommendations and develops nutrition care plans. Assures that the plan is implemented by staff and reviews on an ongoing basis requesting additional data as warranted. Carries out physician orders.
Functions as a resource/educator to patients and their caregivers to promote health and nutrition. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends in health and nutritional concerns. Serves as an educator to Altru Health System and/or the community/region regarding health and nutrition.
Communicates the patient's concerns/problems with caregivers and provides follow-up services to patients, as needed.
Provides individual and/or group instruction, modifying educational approach to meet special needs.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certifications
Dietitian | Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Registered Dietitian | Commission on Dietetic Registration | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources