Dietician

Designation: Dietician

Location: Patna, Bihar

Joining: Immediate

Hospital Name: Jeevandan Multispeciality Hospital

Job Overview

The Dietician is responsible for assessing nutritional needs, developing individualized nutrition plans, and providing evidence-based dietary counseling to patients. The role supports physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff to ensure optimal patient recovery, disease management, and overall health through proper nutrition.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patient Assessment & Care

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, including medical history, lab values, and dietary habits.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans tailored to patient needs and clinical conditions.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust dietary plans as needed.

2. Clinical Collaboration

• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams in patient care rounds.
• Interpret and communicate nutrition-related lab results to clinical staff.
• Document nutritional diagnoses, interventions, and progress notes in electronic medical records (EMR).

3. Dietary Planning & Patient Education

• Educate patients and caregivers on dietary modifications for conditions such as diabetes, renal disease, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders, and obesity.
• Provide counseling for special diets (low-sodium, renal, diabetic, high-protein, etc.).
• Support patients in understanding meal plans, portion control, and long-term lifestyle changes.

4. Food Service Oversight (Hospital Setting)

• Collaborate with food service managers to ensure therapeutic diets are accurately prepared and delivered.
• Participate in menu planning to meet nutritional standards and patient preferences.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation practices are maintained according to hospital policies.

5. Quality Improvement & Compliance

• Participate in quality assurance, audits, and accreditation activities.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, healthcare regulations, and nutritional standards.
• Stay updated with current research and best practices in clinical nutrition.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 1+ years of experience in hospital /healthcare domain.
• Soft Skills:

- Strong knowledge of medical nutrition therapy (MNT).

- Excellent communication and counseling skills.

- Ability to interpret clinical data and lab reports.

- Team-oriented with strong organizational skills.

- Proficiency in EMR systems preferred.

To Apply: Send your CV to hr@jeevandanhealth.org

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹400,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person