Registered Dietitian
RD Nutrition Consultants
East Providence, undefined
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October 21, 2022
RD Nutrition Consultants
East Providence, undefined
FULL_TIME
$36-36/HOUR
RD Nutrition Consultants is seeking a Full-Time Clinical Registered Dietitian 40hr/wk.
Compensation $36.00-$43.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday during business hours.
The position is short-term and will last 13 weeks.
Nutritional Care
- Conducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) for assigned patients.
- Develops and implements an individualized plan for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives.
- Performs a Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) during assessments to determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.
- Calculates nutrient requirements (calories, protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, electrolytes and fluids) and necessary diet restrictions or food/drug interactions.
- Tailors diet prescription to each individual patient according to physical and metabolic needs.
- Utilizes evidenced-based nutrition practice guidelines and Whole Health Principles to develop shared goals with the patient and formulates a plan of care that is focused on the etiology of the nutrition problem.
- Orders labs, diets, and consults per Scope of Practice / Clinical privileges.
- Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcome of MNT interventions.
- Evaluates the patient's response to care based on identified, measurable outcomes and reviews the plan, as appropriate.
- Documents nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record
Nutrition Education and Coordination of Care
- Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups
- Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to evaluate patient and/or caregiver's readiness to learn and potential for changing behaviors.
- Evaluates achievement of learning objectives by the patient and/or family.
- Identifies drug-nutrient interactions and drug-drug incompatibilities and counsels / communicates with the patient regarding the impact on nutrition status and/or nutrient utilization.
- Provides follow-up nutrition education/counseling in accordance with the patient's treatment goals and determines when a problem requires consultation or referral to another provider or service.
- Functions as a clinical preceptor for the dietetic internship program and in a teaching role for other health care professionals, patients, and the community.
- Completes MDS/Care plans timely, as applicable.
Work Schedule: Typically Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm that provides Dietitians to health care facilities throughout the United States. Our consultants enjoy competitive wages and flexible work schedules.
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