Clinical Dietitian

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.• Complete initial assessment of new patients’ nutritional and dietetic needs within 7 days of first treatment.• Complete reassessment of each patient at least once every 30 days and more frequently if the patient’s needsdictate.• Recommend therapeutic diets in consideration of cultural preferences and changes in treatment based on thepatient’s nutritional needs in consultation with the patient’s Physician.• Counsel patients and families on prescribed diets and monitor adherence and response to diets.• Assist patients in obtaining dietary supplements as appropriate.• Participate with other multidisciplinary team members in developing patient care plans and developing goals forpatient dietary care management.• Participate with other multidisciplinary team members in developing the long-term care plan for individualpatients.• Lead continuous quality improvement activities related to nutrition and indicators• Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, teammembers, and others as appropriate to the patient's individual needs.• Provide patient education as appropriate to the patient’s needs.• Participate in patient care conferences as directed by the Director of Clinical Services and the RegionalOperations Director.• Maintain current progress notes for all patients in compliance with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) regulations.• Participate in the company's performance improvement efforts.• Comply with organization policies and procedures.• Participate in staff meetings as required.• Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.• Make home visits as company regulations or the Ministry of Health require.• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned.JOB DESCRIPTION -TEMPLATEJob Title: Clinical Dietitian Job Code: 31Page 2 of 2QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:Education Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Dietitian or Nutrition.Experience Requirements:One (1) year experience in a clinical dietitian or nutrition role, preferably in a dialysis or hospital setting.Other Requirements:Saudi Commission for Health Specialties Licensure is required.Certified in BLS from Saudi or American Heart Association.