Registered Dietitian

Requirements:

• School of Dietetics Bachelors Degree
• Registered with Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Appropriate State License or Certification

Job Description:

• Plans, directs, and provides nutritional assessment and care to patients/residents and provides community nutrition education pursuant to UP Health System - Portage mission and philosophy.
• Assesses patient's nutritional status and needs. Develops and implements patient care plans and assesses patient responses.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare team members/departments to determine, coordinate, and provide medical nutrition therapy.
• Collaborates with nutrition services to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients and visitors.
• Develops and provides education, training, consulting, and counseling services throughout the organization and for the community on topics including eating disorders, weight loss, and dietary modifications for healthy lifestyles.
• Participates in all discharge planning meetings and patient/resident team conferences.
• Participates as Consulting Dietitian and fulfills all consulting contracts.
• Coordinates, implements, and evaluates all Portage Health policies and procedures related to diets/menus, drug/nutrition interaction, and nutrition education.