Dietician Home Care

VITAS Healthcare • Lenexa, KS

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About The Position

Making home or inpatient visits to assess the nutritional needs of hospice patients and to plan a suitable diet that is consistent with the patient’s needs. Providing in-service education of members of the patient care team Teaching patients and families to prepare attractive meals Preparing a written plan for dietary care as part of the interdisciplinary plan of care Meeting with the interdisciplinary team whenever acting as a consultant to the patient/family

Requirements

• Two years minimum experience; one of which is in a community health agency with consultant and teaching responsibilities.
• Must have adequate transportation.
• Baccalaureate degree from a program approved by the American Dietetic Association.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nutritional needs of hospice patients
• Plan a suitable diet that is consistent with the patient’s needs
• Provide in-service education of members of the patient care team
• Teach patients and families to prepare attractive meals
• Prepare a written plan for dietary care as part of the interdisciplinary plan of care
• Meet with the interdisciplinary team whenever acting as a consultant to the patient/family

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees