Conducts patient assessments for diet and food guidelines. Reviews patient medical orders. Develops and implements individualized medical nutrition therapy plans. Provides therapeutic plans for specialized nutrition support (enteral and parenteral). Works with Food Service staff to ensure conformance to diet prescriptions. Calculates nutritional requirements and identifies diet restrictions or food/drug interactions. Completes nutritional assessments and participates in interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments. Develops or obtains patient nutrition education materials. Assesses patient's knowledge of diet and provides education. Monitors adherence and response to nutrition therapy. Plans menus to meet patient needs. Documents nutritional care plans and patient response. Serves as a nutritional care resource. Directs clinical supportive staff. Participates in staff and committee meetings. Conducts rounds to identify nutritional problems. Provides ongoing nutrition assessment and counseling. Communicates and coordinates with healthcare personnel. Evaluates food served for quality standards and dietary prescriptions. Other duties as assigned.