Health Concepts and Nursing Placement are seeking a dedicated Rhode Island Registered Dietician to provide one-on-one care to patients in their homes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Counsels and assists nursing staff, clients or caregivers on dietary practices and requirements needed for optimal nutritional status.
• Develops a nutritional plan based on patient’s evaluations and or goals recommended by the physician and agreed upon by the patient or caregiver.
• Attends interdisciplinary team conferences as appropriate.
• Attends, participates in or conducts staff development education programs/in-services.
• Accurately documents observations, nutritional assessment, dietary plan of care and goals as it relates to patients on day services are rendered.  Submits documentation on a weekly basis.  Case conferences with primary nurse immediately after the consultation.
• Performs other services appropriate for the discipline as requested by Administration.
• Complies with Contract Agreement and Agency policies and procedures.
• Complies with HIPPA Policy.
• Assess the effects of end of life disease on hydration/nutrition.

Qualifications and Experience:

• B.S. degree in nutrition and/or dietetics from a program approved by the American Dietetic Association.
• A minimum of two years clinical experience in nutrition and dietetics.
• Currently licensed as a registered Dietitian/Nutritionist in the State of Rhode Island.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets.
• Keeps current on the latest changes in therapeutic diets.
• Knowledge of management of illness through therapeutic diets.

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