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- Supervises the in-patient clinical nutrition staff
- Oversees and participates in the coordination of in-patient nutrition assessments involving all
aspects of medical nutrition therapy and interventions - Develops and implements policies and procedures, standards of practice and processes to guide
and support the Clinical Nutrition Staff and the Dietary Department - Coordinates and integrates with other hospital departments and medical services to provide the
best possible patient care - Assists with the selection of staff, which is competent in job-related knowledge and skills
- Evaluates performance and competence of the clinical nutrition staff on an on-going basis,
- Ensuring that the staff is competent to provide medical nutrition services as governed by the American Dietetic Association Standards of Practices
- Provides orientation, in-service and continuing education, as needed, to maintain qualified and competent staff
- Performs studies and evaluation of the quality and appropriateness of medical nutrition therapy services in accordance with the policies and procedures of the hospital
- Schedules the Clinical Nutrition Staff in order to assure medical nutrition therapy processes are being met in a timely manner
Job Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in foods and nutrition preferred.
- 6 years experience of which at least 4 years must be in a hospital setting as a Clinical Dietitian and 2 years as a Senior Clinical Dietitian or equivalent.
- Is knowledgeable regarding the duties of the Clinical Dietitian and Clinical Nutrition Assistant with the ability to perform all functions as needed.
- Very Good in English Language.