DIETITIAN - PRN/Per Diem

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Director of Nutritional Services and provide departmental coverage in her absence.
• Serve as backup support for daily dietitian functions when the Director of Nutritional Services is not on site.
• Plan and implement modified diets as prescribed by the attending physician.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans for patients as needed.
• Counsel patients and families on healthy lifestyle practices, including dietary plans, food selection, meal preparation, and nutrition and exercise principles.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to integrate nutrition into patient care plans.
• Monitor and support performance improvement initiatives within the Dietary Services department.
• Provide input into the development, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition-related patient care plans.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory standards, professional guidelines, and departmental policies.