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Form of workSummary: The nutritionist is a member of the healthcare team and is responsible for the process of meeting changing nutritional needs (nutritional care). The type of nutritional care depends on the presence of disease or potential disease, the environment, and the state of growth and development of the individual. The nutritionist helps to prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and suggesting diet modifications.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Assesses the nutritional status of adults and children by collecting and evaluating dietary history, biochemical data, clinical examination findings, medical history, anthropometric and psychosocial.
- Develop and documents a nutrition care plan in the health record by identifying nutritional needs or problems, planning and prioritizing objectives and goals to meet these needs, providing nutrition counseling, implementing nutritional activities based on learning needs and cultural considerations, and evaluating the patient’s progress to determine the effectiveness
- Provides nutritional services as requested and appropriate for patients in adult, pediatric, and OB/GYN clinical departments, homeless shelters, and the Ryan White program
- Provide appropriate in-service training for SWCHC staff and patients as requested
- Serves as a resource for teaching materials and needed information
- Works as part of a team to ensure smooth functioning of the departments and patient-centered care
- Supports and complies with established clinical and agency policies and procedures, including QI/QA and medical records, in accordance with Joint Commission and PCMH standards, and federal and state mandates, including FTCA regulations and scope of practice
- Supports data collection systems and reporting of statistical data necessary for grant or QI/QA purposes as needed
- Participates in provider, department, and performance improvement meetings and in-service trainings
- Participates in such continuing professional educational activities as needed to maintain licensure
- Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Possess good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Good judgment and decision–making skills.
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
- Bi-lingual Spanish-speaking preferred
- CPR/BLS Certified
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in human nutrition or dietetics from an accredited program
- RDN from the American Dietetic Association and/or MS in Human Nutrition and CD-N from the CT State Department of Public Health
- CDE preferred
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position requires the manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment. The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend, and perform light lifting. This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials. This person must have the ability to travel as required to work with staff.
