Under the general supervision of the Lead Clinical Dietitian, the Clinical Dietitian plans, directs and provides all aspects of nutritional care to residents of the SNC.

The Clinical Dietitian must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served by his/her department – adult through geriatric. The Clinical Dietitian participates in planning facility menus. The Clinical Dietitian must demonstrate knowledge of principals appropriate to the age specific needs of the residents served; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the resident's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident's requirements relative to their age-specific needs; and to provide the care needed as described in the Food Services Department’s ...