Clinical Dietitian, Cardiac Rehab

Position Summary:

Assesses individual diet habits, counsels on diet modifications, and provides nutritional education to referred patients with chronic diseases.

Responsibilities

• Documents all relevant aspects of nutritional care for patients in accordance with departmental standards.
• Performs nutritional assessments as determined.
• Attends health care team meetings regularly to discuss patient care needs.
• Educates patients on long term nutritional care through individual counseling, group classes and community speaking engagements.
• Updates nutrition education materials and lesson plans on a regular basis.
• Serves as an educational resource to nursing and medical personnel.
• Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Maintains department records, reports and files as required.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year ADA approved experience or MS Nutrition plus six (6) months ADA approved experience

Licensure Requirement:

Must hold current registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Must hold a current license from the State of Tennessee Division of Health Related Boards.