Tyler County Hospital
JOB TITLE: Dietician Consultant
REPORTS TO: Hospital Administrator
JOB SUMMARY: Functions as a member of the health care team and insures that Nutritional needs of patients are met. Provides nutritional care through Screening, assessments, instruction, and implementation of nutritional recommendations.
ESSENTIAL TASKS/DUTIES:
(This list is a succinct summary of core duties only. Other tasks will be assigned)
- Provides for the nutritional requirements of patients.
- Screens and assesses patients to determine nutritional needs.
- Performs dietary instructions and consultations as ordered by
- Adjusts diets for patient tolerance and preferences.
- Performs nutritional assessments of patients’ calorie/protein
- Communicates with Medical Staff and nursing services regarding patient food service.
- Participates in patient rounds to counsel and consult with patients on nutritional
- Assists in the functional operations of the Nutritional Services
- Coordinates on the preparation of patient
- Assists with establishing departmental policies and procedures.
- Conducts in-service training programs.
- Monitors the ordering, stocking, and preparation of food and recommends changes in practices and
- Develops Quality Improvement Plan.
- Completes a monthly report that includes Date of visit, Tasks completed and problems identified.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or a related food and nutrition field.
- Abilities in counseling and clinical assessment; effective oral and written communication.
- Licensed Dietitian in the State of Texas.
- Two years prior experience of clinical dietetics preferred.
- Continual contacts with patients, Medical Staff and patient care departments.
- Follow safety and infection control guidelines and policies for the
- Maintain confidentiality while working with confidential
- Provides service direct to patients while maintaining a positive patient relations atmosphere.
- Maintains current Professional Liability Insurance.
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