SummaryPerforms the functions of a specialized clinical nutrition service, such as nutrition assessment, nutrition education, nutrient intake analysis and patient screening to provide quality nutrition care to patients and families.ResponsibilitiesAssesses nutritional status of the patient based on information gathered from the medical record, patient, family and other health care team members.Identifies and provides for teaching needs of patients and family utilizing appropriate educational material and arranging for the most suitable environment possible.Performs nutrient intake analysis.Performs nutrition screening and assesses patients identified as high nutrition risks.Participates in developing policies and pr