Dietitian, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Detailed Overview

Working under general supervision and as a member of the interdisciplinary team, provides clinical nutrition services to support the management of low birth weight and premature infants according to established guidelines, standards, policies and procedures; works collaboratively with the health care team to identify populations at risk for nutritional sequelea; provides information and participates in community outreach; develops educational materials; participates in research activities and ongoing quality assurance and risk management programs. Responsibilities Assesses the nutritional needs of selected patients by evaluating biochemical, anthropometric, dietary parameters and/or subjective global assessment; develops and implements comprehensive nutrition care plans; makes recommendations regarding nutrient requirements, feeding choices and methods of delivery including the use of total parenteral nutrition, initiation and management of early ...