University of Maryland Medical System
Catonsville, MD, USA
Job Description Uses own knowledge and skills to identify and re-evaluate nutrition risk throughout patients stay; independently performs the nutrition care process, including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation, specific to age and medical status., In collaboration with team, develops an interdisciplinary nutrition plan of care for complex patients at high risk, within a specialty population. Modifies plan of care according to own professional knowledge. Discusses plan of nutrition care with patient/and or family (i.e.: nutrition support, chronic kidney disease education, etc.); provides nutrition education as indicated; electronically documents nutrition plan of care and education provided. Collaborates with out-patient dietitian team, as well as outside dietitians and vendors, to facilitate smooth transitions and continuity of care for patients upon hospital discharge. Serves as a clinical expert and professional resource for clinical dietetic...