Dietician Cum Counsellor

M V Hospital; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Hospital in Bengaluru seeks a Clinical Dietitian cum counsellor to join the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. You will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop individualized dietary care plans, and provide nutrition counseling and diabetes education.

You will coordinate with diabetologists and other health professionals to ensure comprehensive care, educate patients and families on dietary practices, monitor progress, and maintain accurate documentation in clinical records.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and adhere to the SOPs of the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Obtain patient histories, assess nutritional status, and refer to appropriate packages and services.
• Assess nutritional requirements, dietary restrictions, medical conditions, and existing treatment plans.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized dietary care plans based on clinical needs.
• Provide personalized nutrition counseling and dietary guidance to support disease management.
• Coordinate with diabetologists and other healthcare professionals for appropriate dietary modifications.
• Educate patients and families on nutritional principles, meal planning, and healthy eating practices.
• Promote healthy eating habits and provide ongoing nutritional monitoring and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and clinical records.
• Organize and conduct patient education classes on nutrition and diabetes management.
• Demonstrate insulin administration techniques and guidance on hypoglycemia management.
• Explain prescriptions and dietary Instructions to ensure understanding and adherence.
• Maintain departmental records and comply with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Diet planning

Counselling

Diabetes education

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Clinical Dietitian cum counsellor

Department: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

Job Summary

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for assessing patients' nutritional needs, developing and implementing individualized dietary care plans, providing nutrition counseling and diabetes education, and monitoring patient progress. The role involves coordinating with diabetologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care and promote healthy lifestyle practices.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Read, understand, and adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
2. Obtain comprehensive patient histories, assess nutritional status, and refer patients to appropriate nutritional packages and services.
3. Assess patients' nutritional requirements, dietary restrictions, medical conditions, and existing treatment plans.
4. Develop, implement, and monitor individualized dietary care plans based on patients' clinical conditions and nutritional needs.
5. Provide personalized nutrition counseling and dietary guidance to patients to support effective disease management and improve quality of life.
6. Coordinate with diabetologists and other healthcare professionals to determine appropriate nutritional requirements and dietary modifications for patients.
7. Educate patients and their families on nutritional principles, balanced diets, food selection, meal planning, dietary modifications, and healthy food preparation practices.
8. Promote healthy eating habits and provide continuous nutritional monitoring and follow-up to improve patient outcomes.
9. Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation, including clinical records, registers, reports, and computerized databases.
10. Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Dietitian Procedure Manual (DPM) and departmental protocols.
11. Promote and educate patients regarding the use and benefits of departmental products and services, including millets, educational booklets, insulin pouches, and glucometers.
12. Share patients' source reports through authorized communication channels, including WhatsApp, and provide appropriate follow-up guidance through telephone consultations while maintaining patient confidentiality.
13. Ensure that each patient's records include the necessary adherence sheets, Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) charts, and individualized diet charts.
14. Prepare and issue patient-related letters, including medical reimbursement, domiciliary care, and leave-related documentation, as per hospital policy.
15. Organize and conduct patient education classes on nutrition, diabetes management, and healthy lifestyle practices.
16. Educate and demonstrate proper insulin administration techniques and provide guidance on the prevention and management of hypoglycemia.
17. Explain medical prescriptions and dietary instructions to patients to ensure proper understanding and adherence.
18. Coordinate Ambulatory Glucose Profile (AGP) setup, prepare corresponding AGP food charts, interpret glucose patterns within the scope of practice, and provide appropriate dietary counseling based on AGP reports.
19. Demonstrate the correct use of glucometers and educate patients on regular blood glucose monitoring and recording.
20. Maintain, update, safeguard, and retrieve all departmental records, registers, files, and documents as required by hospital policies and regulatory standards.
21. Carry out any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the reporting authority or departmental superiors from time to time.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain professional ethics and patient confidentiality.
• Ensure quality patient care and effective communication.
• Follow hospital policies, departmental SOPs, and applicable safety standards.
• Participate in departmental activities and contribute to continuous quality improvement.