Dietitian Bolivar, TN

Bolivar, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Dietitian
Bolivar TN
12 Months

MUST BE LICENSED AS A REGISTERED DIETITIAN.

Education and Experience:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in dietetics nutrition home economics (food) or closely related field and experience equivalent to three years of professional dietetics work including at least one year of experience as a registered dietitian. Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in dietetics nutrition home economics (food) or closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required non-specialized experience.

Job Overview:Under general supervision is responsible for professional dietetics works. Plans therapeutic diets and menus for a State facility and administers medical nutrition therapy to prevent and treat diseases and health conditions. Serves as a consultant to medical and nursing staff. Assesses/analyzes data from medical records (e.g. medical diagnoses medical/nutrition history food intake records anthropometric data laboratory results) and other relevant documentation to make recommendations for maintaining or improving nutritional status. Assesses nutritional needs dietary regimens and current medical treatment to develop and implement nutrition care plans and provide nutritional counseling. Calculates weight range body mass index (BMI) and nutritional needs (e.g. daily caloric intake proteins fluids and other needed nutrients) as necessary to establish nutrition care plans. Checks the caloric and nutrient content (e.g. protein vitamins and minerals) of foods on individual menus and/or facility menus to determine adjustments needed to meet clients therapeutic needs.

DietitianBolivar TN12 MonthsMUST BE LICENSED AS A REGISTERED DIETITIAN.Education and Experience:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in dietetics nutrition home economics (food) or closely related field and experience equivalent to three years of professional d...