Nutritionist NMC CosmeSurge Hospital Dubai

A Nutritionist at NMC CosmeSurge Hospital performs a variety of specialized duties related to the receipt, interpretation, and implementation of patient diet orders. He/ She is responsible for the medical nutrition therapy of patient/residents; nutritional assessment, nutrition care plans, patient visitation, inpatient/outpatient diet counseling, consults regarding advance nutrition support as well as assist in other areas related to the nutrition services department.

Responsibilities of Nutritionist

• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provides nutritional counseling
• Consults with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client
• Advises patient and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation
• Counsels individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life
• Inspects meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance
• Provides substitutions if patient is unable to eat the meal provided, in accordance with diet restrictions
• Evaluates appropriateness of diet order for diagnosis and recommends diet order changes as indicated
• Select, train and supervise workers who plan, prepare and serve meals
• Develops nutrition care plans and monitors patient response to care plan developed
• Chart pertinent information from the nutritional care plan and from interventions
• Collaborates with physician and nursing to deliver quality nutrition care
• Acts as a Dietetic advisor to nursing, medical, allied health and catering staff in assigned areas
• Maintains accurate statistical records and reports as required by the department and the facility
• Performs all duties in a professional and confidential manner.

Qualifications & Experience

Following is the eligibility criteria for the role of Nutritionist at NMC Healthcare:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent to the same.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the Hospital or similar organization.

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