The position is short-term and will last 13 weeks. 

Nutritional Care:

• Conducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) for assigned patients.
• Develops and implements an individualized plan for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives.
• Performs a Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) during assessments to determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.
• Calculates nutrient requirements (calories, protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, electrolytes and fluids) and necessary diet restrictions or food/drug interactions.
• Tailors diet prescription to each individual patient according to physical and metabolic needs.
• Utilizes evidenced-based nutrition practice guidelines and Whole Health Principles to develop shared goals with the patient and formulates a plan of care that is focused on the etiology of the nutrition problem.
• Orders labs, diets, and consults per Scope of Practice / Clinical privileges.
• Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcome of MNT interventions.
• Evaluates the patient's response to care based on identified, measurable outcomes and reviews the plan, as appropriate.
• Documents nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record

Nutrition Education and Coordination of Care:

• Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups
• Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to evaluate patient and/or caregiver's readiness to learn and potential for changing behaviors.
• Evaluates achievement of learning objectives by the patient and/or family.
• Identifies drug-nutrient interactions and drug-drug incompatibilities and counsels / communicates with the patient regarding the impact on nutrition status and/or nutrient utilization.
• Provides follow-up nutrition education/counseling in accordance with the patient's treatment goals and determines when a problem requires consultation or referral to another provider or service.
• Functions as a clinical preceptor for the dietetic internship program and in a teaching role for other health care professionals, patients, and the community.
• Completes MDS/Care plans timely, as applicable.

Work Schedule: Typically Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM