What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietician position at LHC Group?
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 patient's/client's 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 individual's 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 patient's/client's progress and treatment goals.
- Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient/client clinical records.
- Complies with the Organization's 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 Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Additional State Specific Requirements
- NJ, State licensure required.