Communicate with and counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
Communicate with physicians and other involved disciplines in patient care.
Evaluate referral orders to determine adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
Document pertinent information in the patient's medical record according to established standards.
Implement nutritional care plans, adapt menus, and assist patients with special dietary needs.
Conduct calorie counts and make appropriate recommendations.
Review, revise, and sign off menus for nutritional adequacy.