Completes provider and other discipline ordered Consults, nutrition risk screening for assigned units.
Reviews medical records and appropriately assess nutritional status of patients & formulates nutrition plan of care using the following measures and more: Reviewing labs, medications, feeding modality, current medical diagnosis, skin condition, and diagnosing malnutrition.
Performing an NFPE (nutritional-focused physical exam) to determine nutritional status,
Documenting in the EMR using ADIME (Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, and Evaluation).
Collaborates with the physician and multi-disciplinary team regarding the impact of the nutritional status as it affects total treatment plan.
Has knowledge of Joint Commission and CMS standards and regulations as it pertains to healthcare and dietetics.