Dietician

LHC Group Inc.

Summary

The Dietitian in Home Health assesses, plans, and evaluates nutritional need and care for patients.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements a nutritional plan based on an assessment of nutritional needs. This plan is included in the patients/clients plan of care.
  • Evaluates and reports results of nutritional assessments appropriately.
  • Provides recommendations to the home care personnel team regarding appropriate counseling to individuals and families/caregivers in the home, evaluation and instruction on nutrition principles, dietary plans, food selection and economics, adapting plans to the individuals lifestyle as indicated and re-evaluations of nutritional care through home follow-up care.
  • Communicates and documents appropriate dietary history and subjective and objective nutrition care data in the clinical record, including the discharge summary.
  • Communicates with care coordinator/case manager regarding patients/clients progress and treatment goals.
  • Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient/client clinical records.
  • Complies with the Organizations policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Provides in-services as requested by the Executive Director.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

  • Registered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration.
  • Current CPR certification required.
  • Current Drivers License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Additional State Specific Requirements

  • NJ, State licensure required.

Equal Opportunity Employer – vets, disability.

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