Clinical Dietitian

Overview

Job Purpose / Objective : Provide specialist nutritional care to In- Patients through the process of assessment, planning, implementation, education, counseling or monitoring under the Direction and supervision of the Head / Chief Clinical Nutrition. Assist and participates in the development of protocols and education materials related to Clinical Nutrition. Scientifically plan and calculate all therapeutic diet for in / out patients. Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Perform nutritional assessment and reassessments of patients as needed. Plan, prepare, and serve therapeutic diets as per the standards. Develop Nutritional Care Plan. Highlight “Food - Drug interaction” to physician and Document this in the medical record. Make recommendations related to patient dietary needs. Nil Per OS (NPO) monitoring. Educate other health staff, patients and families. Approve all menus including any modified diets. Submit reports to the Chief Clinical Nutrition providing recommendations for better services. Follow all hospital related policies and procedures. Review and update the diet manual. Support the education program and promote the Patient and Family Rights along with providing patient and family education. Inspect food service department and ensures regular and modified / therapeutic diets are being accurately served and CBAHI sand HACCP (Hazard Analytical Critical Control Points) standards are followed by food service employees as per policies and procedures. Participate in person-cantered care initiatives undertaken by HMG. Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity. Perform other applicable task and duties assigned within the realm of his / her knowledge, skills and abilities. Education / Professional Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition or Nutrition and Dietetic. Experience

Two (2) years’ experience in planning regular and therapeutic diets in an accredited hospital of 200 beds or more. Professional Licensing / Certification / Training

Certification : Relevant certification Licensing : Saudi Health Council Specialist Skills

paramedic operations patient servicing healthcare knowledge

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