Job Summary
Assist in delivering comprehensive nutrition care through all phases,
including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education, and
counseling of hospitalized patients and outpatients across various
settings.
Support the mission and vision of the American University of Beirut
Medical Center (AUBMC) and that of the department.
Essential Functions / Task Groups
- Implement Medical Nutrition Therapy in providing nutrition care to
hospitalized and ambulatory patients.
- Utilize components of the Nutrition Care Process in delivering nutrition
care.
- Provide nutrition care to patients of all ages following established
standards and practice guidelines, considering patient cultural backgrounds.
- Plan various feeding methods, including enteral and parenteral nutrition.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions as needed to meet their
requirements.
- Collaborate with physicians regarding changes in patient nutrition
management when necessary.
- Conduct nutrition counseling sessions with patients/caregivers to
encourage desired dietary changes, both for inpatients and outpatients in
diverse outpatient settings.
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of patient nutrition care
programs, dietary protocols, and educational materials based on evidence-based
guidelines. Also, make recommendations for nutritional products for
institutional use.
- Execute all patient care responsibilities in an environment that
prioritizes patient safety and minimizes the risk of medical errors.
- Perform additional related tasks as directed by the
supervisor.
Critical Competencies
Achievement Orientation, Organizational Awareness, Initiative,
Communication Skills, Safety and Health Management, Client Focus, Problem
Solving, Technical Expertise, Professional Development, Team Skills,
Planning & Organizing, Information & Records Administration,
Professionalism, Health education, prevention and promotion, Patient Assessment,
Evidence Based Practice
Knowledge / Know-How
- Proficient knowledge of the principles and practices of dietetics and
nutrition Proficient knowledge of nutrition and dietetics as applied to health
care and disease
- Proficient knowledge of integration of evidence based guidelines and
scientific research into practice Proficient knowledge of nutrition reference
sources
- Proficient knowledge of human anatomy and physiology as related to
nutrition Proficient knowledge of the effects of treatment modalities on diet
and nutritional status Proficient knowledge of medical terminology
- Basic knowledge of food service systems
Impact of Actions / Decisions
Failure to carry out work appropriately may affect patient well-being and
patient satisfaction.
Job Structure
Job requires gathering and analyzing information and developing skills to
support patient nutrition care.
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibility
Reporting Channel:
1st Level: Assistant Director
2nd Level: Director of
Clinical Nutrition
Supervisory Channel:
None
Job Characteristics
Work Schedule: 1 - Regular weekdays
Working Conditions: 2 - Exposed to
patient element
Physical Effort: 2 - Occasional Physical Effort