Job Summary:  

The Registered Dietitian (RD) provides nutritional care, rehabilitation and education to patients based on assessments of needs, conditions, impairments, disabilities and age.

Qualifications :

• Licensed as a RD by the American Dietetics Association.
• Preferably at least one (1) year of experience as a RD.
• Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health. Presents a pre-employment physician’s health clearance, including negative TB skin tests and/or CXR and other tests as required by specific state statute.
• Has the ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling the role obligations.
• Demonstrates tact, patients, and good personal hygiene.
• Is a licensed driver and has an automobile that is insured in accordance with Lorian Home Systems, Inc. of Las Vegas (LORIAN) requirements.
• Must be able to verbally communicate in the language of the client and document all client related activity practices.
• Is knowledge of nutritional theories and principles; diet therapy techniques; safety and health regulations governing patient care; medical terminology; patient rights.

Responsibilities :

• Provides nutritional consultation integrated with the patient’s medical needs and goals.
• Evaluates, interpret, monitor and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs of LORIAN patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
• Identifies and provides age specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of patients.
• Makes recommendations to the physician on patient diet orders, supplements, enteral/parenteral nutrition, and laboratory data per LORIAN policy.
• Coordinates patient food service needs with case manager and home health aide.
• Counsels patients and/or caregivers about therapeutic diets (e.g. but not limited to no concentrated sweets, low sodium, diet after Ostomy, high protein/calorie)
• Maintains RD status including continuing professional education.
• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patients/clients condition and care given in accordance with LORIAN policies and procedures.
  • Note: Documentation must be accurate, complete, and submitted to LORIAN before visit is deemed acceptable and payable to RD.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.