Nutritionist

Job description

I. GENERAL SUMMARY: Reports to the Director of Nutrition of FSNC and provides nutritional assessment, support and consultation to ambulatory pediatric patients and families referred from clinics and physicians. Based on clinical data, physicians orders, and patients' lifestyle, develops with patient or caretaker a realistic plan for adherence to a prescribed regimen. Serves as a pediatric nutrition resource for staff, students and appropriate community groups. II. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Provides nutritional assessment of each pediatric ambulatory patient based on the patient's medical records and nutritional history. - Assesses patients’ nutritional status based on clinical data including detailed nutritional history, birth history, and medical history, as well as laboratory data, and medications. - Develops an individualized nutrition plan, based on the nutritional assessment and data, for oral and enteral regimens in conjunction with the care team. Designs specialized enteral formulas with modified macro- and micronutrients in order to provide optimal nutritional support for the patient’s age, weight, and medical condition and counsels the patient and family...