Dietitian Assistant

Kansas Health System

Unknown, Kansas, United States
Perform timely nutrition screening
Calculate daily patient intakes accurately
Provide patient education on medical conditions
The Dietitian Assistant II is responsible for identifying patients at nutrition risk through timely screening and calculating their daily intake records

Job Summary

  • The Dietitian Assistant II is responsible for identifying patients at nutrition risk through timely screening and calculating their daily intake records.
  • This role serves as a vital liaison between the Patient Food Service and Clinical Nutrition departments while supporting dietitians in patient care activities.
  • Candidates must be able to provide education on various topics including heart failure, diabetes, and neutropenia while managing enteral product stock.

Matching Summary

The Dietitian Assistant II is responsible for identifying patients at nutrition risk through timely screening and calculating their daily intake records.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform timely nutrition screening
  • Calculate daily patient intakes accurately
  • Provide patient education on medical conditions
  • Manage enteral formulary stock and costs
  • Document care in electronic medical record

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in hospital or long-term care settings
  • Collaborative work with nursing staff
  • Participation in quality focus teams
  • Knowledge of specific disease states like stroke or diabetes

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field
  • High School Graduate diploma
  • Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) certification preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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