The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the nutrition screening, assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and education of MMCI patients through an integrated approach to nutrition care.
- PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE NUTRITION CARE OF PATIENTS ACCORDING TO POLICIES & PROCEDURES* Responsible for nutritional assessment completions 100% per policy* Meets charting guidelines 100% of the time determined by chart audits* Provides quality medical nutrition therapy as appropriate on patient care units including necessary follows and in accordance with facility policy* Performs nutrition focus physical exams as medically appropriate for the diagnosis of malnutrition.* Participates in the review of the Patient Satisfaction Data and contributes to the development of the action plan and implementation of the plan
- ACTIVELY PROVIDES NUTRITION SUPPORT THROUGH ASSESSMENT, DEVELOPMENT OF A NUTRITION CARE PLAN, IMPLEMENTATION OF NUTRITION CARE PLAN, AND MONITORING OF NUTRITION THERAPY* Works with other Nutritional Services Team members to provide nutrition therapy in a timely manner. Must participate in a required rotation for weekend and holiday coverage* Writes and manages TPN and PN including, labs orders and review with pharmacological recommendation and follow up as necessary* Writes and manages enteral nutrition as necessary with follow ups as needed* Participates and presents in rounds, education seminars, Journal Club, team meetings, etc. to gain knowledge in Nutrition Support and medical nutrition therapy as evidenced in personal portfolio* Is able to accurately document assessment and MNT in the patient EMR and menu management program.
- PROVIDES NUTRITION CARE OF PATIENTS ACCORDING TO REGULATORY BODIES SUCH AS JCAHO, IDPH, CARF, ETC. AND CURRENT TRENDS AND KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED ANNUALLY* Maintains knowledge of regulations* Analyzes performance compared to regulations and offers ways to better, efficiently comply to provide optimum nutrition care* Fulfills CDR and IDPR education requirements and maintains report portfolio with education receipts for IDPH or CDR audit
- PROVIDES NUTRITION EDUCATION TO PATIENTS, FAMILIES, COMMUNITY EVENTS, STAFF GROUPS, MEDIA, DIETETIC STUDENTS AND INTERNS etc.* Develops and utilizes a variety of processes to determine patient education needs, ie consults, assessments, ` orders, communication with other staff, care paths, etc.* Works cooperatively with Dining Hosts in determining and providing patients' education needs* Assists with in-services for Dining Hosts regarding diets* Provides nutrition education to patients, family members, staff, and community groups* Participates in the training of the Dietetic Students and Dietetic Interns. Plans their curriculum, gives pertinent assignments, corrects and reviews assignments with interns* Participates in intern Case Study Presentations, taking turn in being a preceptor* Assists in doing intern's midterm and final review
