Clinical Dietitian

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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.

Requirements

Education / Professional Qualification

Experience

Professional Licensing / Certification / Training

Seniority level

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