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 participate in the development of protocols and educational materials related to Clinical Nutrition. Scientifically plan and calculate all therapeutic diets for in/out patients.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities:- Perform nutritional assessments and reassessments of patients as needed.
- Plan, prepare, and serve therapeutic diets as per the standards.
- Develop Nutritional Care Plans.
- Highlight “Food - Drug interactions” to physicians 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 patient and family rights along with providing patient and family education.
- Inspect food service department and ensure regular and modified/therapeutic diets are being accurately served and CBAHI and HACCP standards are followed by food service employees as per policies and procedures.
- Participate in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
- Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect, and dignity.
- Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Requirements:Education/Professional Qualification:Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition or Nutrition and Dietetics.
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
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