Engagement Type

Contract

Short Description

Registered dietitian for Richmond State Hospital.

Complete Description

A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
• Monitor food service operations to ensure compliance to nutritional, and safety.
• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
• Advise patients and staff on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
• Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient.
• Record diet histories and assessments, charts, and progress notes.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
• Optional requirement to be registered as a dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
• Specialized knowledge of the principles, techniques and terminology of modern dietetics and institutional management gained through experience.
• Working knowledge of modern methods, materials and equipment used in quantity food service and the care necessary to conserve all resources.
• Ability to plan menus and oversee personnel in modified and regular diet preparation and service.
• Ability to conduct food service and/or nutrition related training programs.
• Ability to interact with treatment team, medical and administrative staff and patients.

Responsibility:
While not the final authority, incumbent must exercise judgment in applying alternatives and in conferring with medical/nursing staff and dietary supervisors related to unusual dietary problems or concerns. Unusual problems or deviation from guidelines are discussed with supervisor who otherwise reviews work periodically for accomplishment of objectives.
Personal Work Relationships:
Works with patients, physicians and other clinical staff as required, hospital department heads, students, commercial vendors, general public and community sector.

Required/Desired Skills