Clinical Dietitian

Provides quality nutrition care in relation to the patient’s diagnosis, treatment, age group, nutrition status and other needs in the Outpatient Oncology setting. Provides a comprehensive assessment of nutritional status for medically complex patients by physical assessment, subjective data, patients Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and working in partnership with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team. Determiner’s patients’ nutritional needs and develops a comprehensive plan of care based on established guidelines and evidence-based research. Documents in the EMR using appropriate forms/formats within established guidelines. Provides initial and ongoing care based on patient needs. Identifies and provides for patient and family education needs, assesses barriers to learning, provides appropriate modalities, assesses patient understanding and documents interventions.