Dietician

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

• 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.

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

• AL, AR, AZ, CT, D.C., DE, GA, ID, IN, IL, KY, LA, MA, MI, MD, MN, MO, MS, NH, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, WA, WI, WV: State licensure required.