Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) & must be an
active Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the State of RI.
Responsibilities: Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy for Medical/LTAC in-patient units.
Conducts nutrition screen for patients upon admission and establishes nutritional risk.
Completes a comprehensive nutrition assessment for patients, reassessments, and
develops individualized nutrition plan of care.
Participates in interdisciplinary care planning.
Provides recommendation for diet orders, nutrition supplements, and tube feeding
regimens.
Provide therapeutic diet education to patient/family as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:
KNOWLEDGES, SKIILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the theory and
practice of dietetics including nutritional requirements of individuals of varying ages and
physical conditions, basic and therapeutic diet planning, and food preparation and
service; and related capacities and abilities
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of
recognized standing with specialization in nutrition and dietetics.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to
perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.
Attire: Professional, no scrubs. Slacks, collared shirt, polo shirt, nice ladies top, etc
