Registered Dietitian, Capitol Hill (Per Diem)

MON-FRI WITH POTENTIAL FOR OCCASIONAL SAT
Job Summary:

Directs and manages total nutritional care of patients/residents in their assigned areas), e.g. ambulatory, hospital, skilled nursing facility, home health, maternal/child health, hospice, geriatric. Screens and assesses patient nutritional status; develops and implements nutrition care plan; reassesses and adjusts care plan. When care plan includes nutrition counseling and /or education, provides counseling and /or education for patients/residents, family members and care givers. Consults and educates physicians and other health care providers regarding medical nutrition therapy issues and policies/procedures. Complies with local, state and federal requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Develops and provides advanced nutritional screening and assessment of patients/residents for appropriate nutrition intervention utilizing behavioral and biophysical health parameters.

+ Develops and dir...