Nutritionist NMC CosmeSurge Hospital Dubai
Full time @NMC Healthcare posted 1 year ago in Healthcare Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 9566
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Career Level Intermediate
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Male Female
Job Description
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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