Experience Qualifications

• Hospital or ambulatory clinic experience. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Dietitian License - KDADS Required
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - CDR Required
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 3 months of hire.

What you will do

• Obtains nutrition history and conducts a nutrition assessment. Makes recommendations for nutrition support, enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• Develops and implements plan of care based on assessment of nutritional needs and available sources. Correlates this plan with other healthcare professionals.
• Instructs or counsels patients and/or their families in nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection, preparation, and specific diet education.
• Evaluates nutritional care and provides follow-up continuity of care.
• Documents nutrition care plans and information into the patient’s medical records. Assists in maintaining EPIC for accuracy and productivity
• Teaches nutrition and diet therapy to hospital personnel, community groups, and Nutritional Services team members. Performs in-service training to At Your Request team members