**POSITION IS LOCATED AT: KAISER PERMANENTE PUYALLUP MEDICAL CENTER 1007 39TH AVE SE, PUYALLUP, WA 98374**

Job Summary:

Directs and manages total nutritional care of patients/residents in their assigned areas, e.g. ambulatory, hospital, skilled nursing facility, home health, maternal/child health, hospice, geriatric. Screens and assesses patient nutritional status; develops and implements nutrition care plan; reassesses and adjusts care plan. When care plan includes nutrition counseling and/or education, provides counseling and/or education for patients/residents, family members and care givers. Consults and educates physicians and other health care providers regarding medical nutrition therapy issues and policies/procedures. Complies with local, state and federal requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Develops and provides advanced nutritional screening and assessment of patients/residents for appropriate nutrition intervention utilizing behavi...