Overview
Job Purpose / Objective :
Provide specialist nutritional care to In- Patients through the process of assessment, planning, implementation, education, counseling or monitoring under the Direction and supervision of the Head/Chief Clinical Nutrition. Assist and participates in the development of protocols and education materials related to Clinical Nutrition. Scientifically plan and calculate all therapeutic diet for in/out patients.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
- Perform nutritional assessment and reassessments of patients as needed.
- Plan, prepare, and serve therapeutic diets as per the standards.
- Develop Nutritional Care Plan.
- Highlight “Food - Drug interaction” to physician and Document this in the medical record.
- Make recommendations related to patient dietary needs.
- Nil Per OS (NPO) monitoring.
- Educate other health staff, patients and families.
- Approve all menus including any modified diets.
- Submit reports to the Chief Clinical Nutrition providing recommendations for better services.
- Follow all hospital related policies and procedures.
- Review and update the diet manual.
- Support the education program and promote the Patient and Family Rights along with providing patient and family education.
- Inspect food service department and ensures regular and modified / therapeutic diets are being accurately served and CBAHI sand HACCP (Hazard Analytical Critical Control Points) standards are followed by food service employees as per policies and procedures.
- Participate in person-cantered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
- Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.
- Perform other applicable task and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.
Education / Professional Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition or Nutrition and Dietetic.
Experience
- Two (2) years’ experience in planning regular and therapeutic diets in an accredited hospital of 200 beds or more.
Professional Licensing / Certification / Training
- Certification: Relevant certification
- Licensing : Saudi Health Council Specialist
Skills
paramedic operations patient servicing healthcare knowledge