The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital’s policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.
*Able to perform all functions of Clinical Dietitian level I and level II.
*Performs lead role in at least one performance improvement initiative or outcome-based research project annually and creates/revises at least one nutrition protocol/patient education tool annually.
*Conducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment using anthropometric, medical/clinical, biochemical, radiologic, diet history, and physical examination data for patients identified at nutritional risk. Obtains timely and appropriate data and analyzes/interprets data based on institution-specific and evidence-based standards.
*Evaluates need for and appropriateness of enteral and/or parenteral nutrition support and recommends suitable mode of feeding including route and site selection as applicable to the clinician’s skills.
*Provides nutrition and/or nutrition support therapy education to individuals, patients, clients, care givers, and/or groups as appropriate.
*Serves as a mentor and/or resource to other practitioners, including dietitians’ level I and level II.
*Participates in periodic review of enteral and parenteral nutrition formularies to include new products, equipment review, and selection and applicable policies and procedures. Promotes cost-effective selections.
*Actively participates in a formal work team or research team and leads as needed.
*Ongoing maintenance of specialty certification required. For specialty certifications not requiring recertification, continued competency in specialty area must be evident.
*Performs other similar or related duties as requested or directed.