BRUNSWICK HOSPITAL CENTER, INC.

Position Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Under the general direction of the Director and direct supervision of the Chief Clinical Dietitian, the Dietitian assists in the planning, implementation, and provision of nutritional care in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing food service operations. Develop diets as appropriate for patients according to their medical/nutritional needs.

TASKS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: List major duties (when possible, include approximate percentage of time expected to be spent on each.) Also, specify the level and/or manner in which services are to be provided. If applicable, include number and title(s) of employees supervised and scope of supervision provided. If applicable, tasks/performance expectations should be grouped under the general categories of: CLINICAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, and/or SUPPORT. Does this position require bilingual or multilingual skills? [] Yes [X] No. If yes, specify language(s):

Responsibilities:

• Perform preliminary and comprehensive nutritional assessments of patients, creating written patient nutritional care plans, providing written and verbal diet instructions, and providing written and verbal information on food and drug interactions.
• Attends care-planning conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Verifies that care plan is followed via nursing notes.
• Confers with nursing and physicians as needed.
• Designs and provides group nutritional education.
• Insures team provides optimal nutritional care.
• Attends and serves on Facility committees as directed.
• Maintains optimal relations with Nutrition staff and supervision to facilitate daily operations.
• Makes patient rounds during meals, verifying patient’s dietary adherence.
• Coordinates Nutrition Services with other related departments (e.g. Nursing, Social Services).
• Explains department policies and procedures to employees, patients and visitor s as needed.
• Supervises the development of therapeutic diets using appropriate dietary modifications where necessary.
• Surveys food preparation and distribution for safe practices ensuring variety, adequate seasoning, visual appeal, proper temperature, and appropriate portion sizes.
• Counsels patients, families, and staff about requirements; handles complaints and resolves problems.
• Other related tasks as assigned.

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Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, and providers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.

Required Qualifications:

• Speak, read and write English.
• Bachelor's degree in the field of dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Registered through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• A satisfactory combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Physical: Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, stretching.
• Working on a computer or standing while communicating with patients required.