JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing comprehensive nutrition assessments and care planning for patients and residents with special needs. Implements business practices in order to uphold CHRISTUS Mission and values.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Develops nutrition plans, including specifications, methods and timetables depending on patient and resident status and needs

* Accountable for the execution of service quality by maintaining highest level of delivery

* Promotes and supports workplace diversity initiatives

* Directs dietary care of patients and residents with special needs including screening, assessment, intervention, care and discharge planning to ensure patient nutrition needs and customer satisfaction levels are met

* Educates medical staff and counsels patients/residents and their families on proper nutritional care

* Manages and promotes food and nutrition programs according to hospital standards and policy

* Collaborates and communicates with culinary and clinical departments on established processes, special diets, and menu requests

* Stays current with most recent nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications, and standards of practice

* Probes potential problems and apprises manager of status on resolution of problems or issues, using appropriate resource when necessary

* Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well CHRISTUS policies and procedures (e.g.. HIPPA/Privacy Act, quality assurance, safety, operations, personnel)

* Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements and communications them to other departments

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree
• Diet License in state of employment
• CDR RD