DietitianNutritionist

Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) & must be an active Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the State of RI.

Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy for Medical/LTAC inpatient units.

Conducts nutrition screen for patients upon admission and establishes nutritional risk.

Completes a comprehensive nutrition assessment for patients reassessments and develops individualized nutrition plan of care.

Participates in interdisciplinary care planning.

Provides recommendation for diet orders nutrition supplements and tube feeding regimens.

Provide therapeutic diet education to patient/family as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES SKIILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the theory and practice of dietetics including nutritional requirements of individuals of varying ages and physical conditions basic and therapeutic diet planning and food preparation and service; and related capacities and abilities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in nutrition and dietetics.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physicians certificate.

Attire: Professional no scrubs. Slacks collared shirt polo shirt nice ladies top etc..

Covid Proof must be included with Resume at time of submission.

Documents needed prior to start. ***Suggest gather as many of these as possible at submission and then working very quickly on those remaining.***

Priority will be given to candidates who have all documents at submission.

Required Documents:

Resume

RI State License Dietitian/Nutritionist should have CDR registration

TB screens within the last year (regular 2step Tspot or Quantiferon Gold)

Physical

Tdap

MMR

Varicella

Drivers License

Client Name: RI BHDDH

Position: Onsite

Note: 24 hours will be at the Cranston location 16 hours will be at the Zam. location.

RI State License Dietitian/Nutritionist should have CDR registration