Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities of a Hospital Dietitian

1.

Nutritional Assessment

Evaluate patients' nutritional status through medical history, lab results, physical exams, and dietary intake. Identify malnutrition, deficiencies, or risk of complications due to improper nutrition.
2.

Diet Planning and Management

Develop

individualized nutrition care plans

based on diagnosis (e.g., diabetes, kidney disease, cancer, gastrointestinal disorders). Modify hospital diets (e.g., low-sodium, high-protein, gluten-free) to meet specific medical needs. Coordinate with food service to ensure appropriate meals are provided.
3.

Patient Education and Counseling

Educate patients and their families about proper nutrition related to their condition. Provide discharge planning support with diet advice for home care.
4.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Work closely with doctors, nurses, speech therapists, and pharmacists as part of the healthcare team. Participate in patient rounds and clinical meetings.
5.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Track patient progress and adjust diet plans as needed. Document dietary interventions and outcomes in medical records.
6.

Food Service Supervision

Oversee kitchen operations to ensure food safety, quality, and compliance with medical diets. Develop menus that meet patient needs while adhering to hospital policies and budget.
7.

Policy Development and Training

Help develop hospital nutrition protocols and guidelines. Train hospital staff (e.g., nurses, food service workers) on nutrition-related practices.
8.

Support in Specialized Units

Provide nutrition care in

ICUs, pediatric wards, oncology, renal units

, etc., where tailored nutrition support is critical. May be involved in

enteral and parenteral nutrition

(tube feeding and IV nutrition).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person