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This position is responsible for nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of hospitalized patients and outpatients in a variety of settings. Assists Director in meeting compliance with JCAHO, federal, state and local regulations; development, implementation and administration of departmental policies and procedures and standards of work. Maintain excellent working relationships with other hospital departments.
Conduct in-service training. Plans, implements and evaluates means to improve customer satisfaction on a continuous basis. Investigates and resolves customers’ complaints about food quality or service.
Places orders for equipment, and supplies and arrange for the routine maintenance and upkeep of the equipment and facility. Other duties may be assigned by the Clinical Nutrition Manager. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or other nutrition-related health sciences field, as well as, currently working on the completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved internship or clinical experience.
Must successfully pass CDR exam and then obtain Licensure in the State of Tennessee by the Board of Dietitian/Nutritionist Examiners within 12 months of employment. Nutritionist will perform under the supervision of the Clinical Nutrition Manager and/or Clinical Dietitian. All documentation will be co-signed by a Registered Dietitian.
Days shift
About the role
This position is responsible for nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of hospitalized patients and outpatients in a variety of settings. Assists Director in meeting compliance with JCAHO, federal, state and local regulations; development, implementation and administration of departmental policies and procedures and standards of work.