Registered Dietitian PRN

Responsibilities

Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital has been providing psychiatric services to the Philadelphia area for more than 40 years. Located in Fort Washington, PA, our 146-bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Brooke Glen offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured leadership team includes a seasoned nursing department.

Visit us online at: https://www.brookeglenhospital.com/

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for the nutrition care/medical nutrition therapy of patients in accordance with the Standards of Practice and Professional Performance of the American Dietetic Association; the facility policies; and requirements of regulatory agencies.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses client medical history, including nutritional status, diet history, and food habits. Conducts individual sessions to discuss patient's nutritional needs and determine risk factors. Confers with physician and other clinicians as appropriate on effect of nutritional status.

• Develops nutritional plan for patient, presents information to patient/family individually about implementing nutrition plan including recommendations for special diets and diet techniques to ensure proper preparation and nutritional intake.

• Documents dietary assessment/plan summary for medical record.

• Conducts patient education programs for weight reduction, cultural preferences, and special-need diets for certain health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. Teaches correct food preparation and safe food handling. Conducts nutritional health education programs for staff.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in nutrition, food service, or community health. Master's degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum three years of experience as dietitian. Two years of experience in health setting as dietitian/patient educator preferred.

Other Requirements: Registered dietitian as certified by the American Dietetic Association.

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