What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietitian position at STAT Home Health?
STAT Home Health is hiring for PRN Registered Dietitian in Alexandria, LA
The Registered Dietitian plans, organizes, and conducts dietetic education for agency personnel. Functions as a member of the home care team with expertise in nutritional counseling.
We offer you: Excellent pay, and a great working environment!
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preferably, holds a Master's degree from an accredited institution with major in foods, nutrition, or dietetics, and successful completion of an internship or equivalent experience.
- Successfully completed courses in methods and principles of nutrition counseling.
- A member of and is registered in the American Dietetic Association.
- Must be currently licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Registered Dietitians.
JOB DUTIES:
- Develops and implements a nutritional plan based on an assessment of nutritional needs.
- Evaluates and reports results of nutrition appropriately.
- Instructs home care personnel to:
- Provide appropriate counseling to individuals and families/caregivers in the home setting.
- Evaluate and instruct on nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection and economics.
- Adapt plans to the individual's lifestyle, as indicated.
- Reevaluate nutritional care by providing home follow-up care.
- Communicates appropriate dietary history and nutritional care data in the clinical record.
- Records subjective and objective information, assessment, treatment plan, in the clinical notes including a discharge summary.
- Communicates with clinician regarding patients progress and treatment goals.
- Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient clinical records.
- Complies with the Organization's policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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