Hospital Dietitian
びょういんえいようし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Dietitians and Registered Dietitians
- Minor : Dietitians
Summary
A professional who manages the nutrition of inpatients and supports treatment through diet therapy and nutritional counseling.
Description
Hospital dietitians collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and others to assess the nutritional status of each inpatient and create optimal meal plans. They perform calculations of intake energy and nutrients, adjustments to meal forms, formulation and implementation of nutritional management plans, nutritional counseling for patients, provision of soft foods and liquid diets, and meal service operations. To ensure meal safety, they also handle hygiene management and meal service operations, participating in wards or NST (Nutrition Support Team) as members of the multidisciplinary medical team. They may also provide post-discharge nutritional follow-up or outpatient nutritional consultations.
Future Outlook
With the progress of population aging, the importance of nutritional management in hospitals is increasing, and demand is expected to remain stable. Additionally, with the expansion of needs for nutritional counseling in home care and outpatient settings, expertise as a clinical dietitian is increasingly required.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Empathetic / Excellent Communication Skills / Excellent Observation Skills / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contracted Meal Service / Full-time / Part-time / Shift Work
Career Path
Hospital Dietitian (Junior) → Senior Dietitian → NST Coordinator → Nutrition Management Department Leader → Head of Nutrition Department / Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management (HACCP) / Menu Creation / Nutritional Assessment / Nutritional Counseling / Nutritional Plan Creation
Recommended Skills
Electronic Medical Records Operation / Knowledge of Care Food / Nutrition Support Team / Reading English Papers
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze blood test data and intake amounts and formulate appropriate nutritional plans. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Errors in meal nutritional values or allergy information can have serious impacts on patient health. |
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are required for nutritional counseling with physicians, nurses, and patients. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Medical and nutritional knowledge is updated daily, making continuous learning essential. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary to efficiently create meal service schedules and nutritional management plans for multiple patients. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To perform nutritional management by collaborating with other professions as a member of the medical team. |
Related Qualifications
- Dietitian
- Registered Dietitian
Aliases
- Clinical Dietitian
- Hospital Dietitian
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