Counselor – Dietary

Counselor – Dietary 1. Qualifications – A registered dietician licensed in the State of Mississippi who meets the qualification standards of the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. 2. Responsibilities – The dietitian shall implement dietary services based on initial and ongoing assessment of dietary needs in a manner consistent with standards of practice including, but not limited to, the following: a. Evaluate outcomes of interventions and document findings on a clinical progress note which is to be incorporated into the clinical record within one week of the visit; b. Collaborate with the patient/family, physician, registered nurse, and/or the IDT in providing dietary counseling to the patient/family; c. Instruct patient/family and/or hospice staff as needed; d. Evaluate patient socioeconomic factors to develop recommendations concerning food purchasing, preparation and storage; e. Evaluate food preparation methods to ensure nutritive value is conserved, flavor, texture and temperature principles are adhered to in meeting the individual patient’s needs; and f. Participate in IDT conference as needed.