Dietitian

Overview

Provide nutritional services to patients in NMCRH-KC, assess patients’ nutritional needs, develop and implement nutrition programs, and evaluate and report the results. Confer with doctors and other health care professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs. Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease.

Responsibilities

• 3.1 Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
• 3.2 Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.
• 3.3 Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
• 3.4 Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and n...