Responsible for performing nutritional screens of in-patients to assess nutrition risk based on established criteria. Obtains food preferences of patients. Provides basic explanation to the patient of the nutrition plan regarding modified diets and potential drug-food interactions, when applicable. Updates patient Cardex, as necessary. Assures that patients receive correct meals/nourishments per diet order and directs cooks and diet aides in the correct preparation and delivery of patient meals. Confers with Dietitians, cooks, diet aides and other medical staff for food and nutrition continuity and to optimize nutritional care. Assists in training new employees and dietetic interns. Participates in committee staff meetings, as assigned. Participates in the clinical/interdepartmental Quality Improvement. Completes month-end food service costs, as assigned. Completes clerical, and department in-services, ordering of supplies as assigned by Director.
