Nutritionist Skills Checklist

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PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS:

Proficiency

  1. I have never done the stated task.
  2. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice to feel comfortable and proficient.
  3. I have performed the task/skill several times and feel moderately comfortable functioning independently but would require a resource person nearby.
  4. I have performed the task/skill frequently and would feel very comfortable and proficient performing it without supervision or practice.

Frequency

  1. 5 or less Annually
  2. 5 or less Quarterly
  3. 3 or less Monthly
  4. 1 - 5 times Daily/Weekly
RESEARCH SKILLS *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Conduct food and nutrition research activities
Interpret collated information to improve food and nutrition practice
Collect and document nutrition monitoring information
FOOD SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Food systems in community: workplaces, schools, and other residential institutions
Develop meal plans
Carry out procurement, production, distribution, and delivery of service
Recipe development
Audits for food procurement, storage, delivery, and production systems
Collaborate with agencies to ensure guidelines are met
Food and nutrition safety
Sanitation protocols
Evaluation of food and nutrition products
Measure outcomes for nutrition services
Nutrition services quality improvement
Nutrition services customer satisfaction
PROGRAM DESIGNING *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Plan, implement, and coordinate nutrition programs and services
Collaborate with other healthcare members for health promotion and disease prevention programs
Screening of the nutritional status
Health promotion and disease prevention education
Behavior change techniques for target groups
Consultation with community groups/institutions to improve food security
NUTRITION COUNSELING AND DIET MODIFICATION *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Nutrition assessment with common medical conditions
Advice based on the individual's nutrition needs
Implement nutrition care plans based on health status
Development of meal plans based on needs
Monitor food and nutrient intakes
Nutrition counseling for those in need of diet modification
Clinical nutrition services in specialized areas (diabetes, hypertension, cancers, EPM, HIV/AIDS)
ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Allscripts
Care360
Cerner
CPSI
eClinicalWorks
Eclipsys
EPIC
MACLAB
McKesson/Paragon
Meditech
PACS
Quadramed
Sorian
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)
Infant (31 days to 12 months)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Preschooler (3-5 years)
School age children (5-12 years)
Adolescents (12-18 years)
Young adults (18-39 years)
Middle adults (39-64 years)
Older adults (64-79 years)
Elderly adults (80+ years)

Attestation

ATTESTATION: *