Dietitian, Per Diem

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

RDs are instrumental in nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention and evaluating clinical outcomes. This is performed at various intervals based upon nutrition risk or acuity, per policy and regulatory requirements. RDs also serve as a liaison between patients and patient food services staff with a goal of promoting customer service initiatives and patient satisfaction. Performance criteria are used to evaluate whether functions are being met.

%

of time

Essential Function (Yes/No)

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

80

Yes

Nutrition Care

• Provides nutrition care according to UCSF standards of care and UCSF policies and procedures;

• Assesses nutritional status, plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates specialized nutrition care for patients with complex nutritional and medical diagnoses in assigned areas;

• Integrates nutrition care with other forms of care being provided to patient;

• Provides nutrition education and counseling for patients and families;

• Documents care in patient medical record and department recordkeeping systems using computers for daily tasks and communication

• Participates as a member of patient care team

• Maintains oversight of DTR clinical work;

• Attends and contributes to team meetings, rounds and other care coordination activities as applicable to assigned work areas;

• Coordinates nutrition services with California Children’s Services for

patients covered by CCS.

Performance criteria:

• Identifies nutrition risk based on priorities of care.

• Collects and evaluates data that are relevant to nutrition problems and references appropriate comparative standards.

• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of nutrition in relation to other forms of care being provided; nutrition care is integrated with medical goals and plan of care.

• Identifies accurate, relevant, and clear nutrition diagnoses.

• Identifies appropriate nutrition intervention(s) to address identified nutrition problems and adjusts as clinically indicated.

• Clear, accurate, timely and concise documentation utilizes the Nutrition Care Process and follows policies and regulatory requirements.

• Advocates for patient's nutrition care

• Takes initiative and responsibility for assigning and supervising of DTR’s daily

  work.

• Demonstrates critical thinking and timeliness in all areasof providing nutrition care.

10%

Yes

Intra- and Interdisciplinary Activities

• Participates on multidisciplinary team, division, and department committees & projects;

• Participates in in services and nutrition education for department and/or other clinicians.

Performance criteria:

• Active and productive participation in team meetings, rounds and other activities related to patient care.

• Acts as liaison with other departments on issues related to nutrition and food services (NFS), presenting a positive image of the N