Administer medical nutrition care to individuals served at a large state Psychiatric institution.
Communicate and consult with physicians, nurses, and qualified staff regarding nutritional status.
Monitor nutritional status by observation of food intake and reviewing medical records.
Record progress utilizing SOAP format and provide recommendations.
Provide nutritional assessments for new admits and annually for individuals on designated units.
Participate in treatment team meetings to review treatment and progress of individuals served.
Maintain updated records of pertinent data of individuals served.
Provide diet instructions/nutrition education for inpatient individuals and discharges.
Conduct in-service training programs in nutrition to dietary and other hospital personnel.
Report equipment and safety issues to ensure a safe environment.

Requirements

A registered dietitian as defined by the American Dietetic Association; or
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in dietetics or food and nutrition.

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

medical nutrition carenutritional assessmentsSOAP formatdiet instructionsnutrition educationin-service training programs

Soft Skills

communicationconsultationobservationrecord keepingteam collaboration

Certifications

registered dietitianbachelor's degree in dieteticsbachelor's degree in food and nutrition