Outpatient Nutritionist

Job Description

Job Description

Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness boldly commits to supporting the well-being of our communities, ensuring equity in access and delivering exceptional care inspired by a culture of innovation. We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best—provide healthcare and wellness. As a part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for all employees, as well as all newly hired employees. We require documentation upon hire.

SUMMARY

The Outpatient Nutritionist performs a variety of specialized duties related to the nutrition counseling of patients / families for diet education. This may include but are not limited to diabetes education, weight management for pediatric and adults, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, malnutrition / weight gain, cancer and nutrition therapy, gastrointestinal disorders and nutrition therapy, sports nutrition or healthy diet.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Interviews patients to complete a dietary assessment which may include obtaining a diet history, patient’s weight, height (as needed), BP, heart rate, exercise habits, reviewing emotional / social issues as part of the diet counseling process and documents any pertinent information obtained in the Electronic Health Record.
• Coordinates and implements an individualized nutrition plan of care, including involving the client / family in the development of the client’s goals and collaboration with other health care professionals as necessary and revising the nutrition plan of care as needed.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other services within Aunt Martha’s, as indicated.
• Counsels patients / families on medical nutrition / diet therapy principles and restrictions using evidence-based nutritional education materials
• Demonstrates evidence of continuing educational development through participation in appropriate seminars, classes and / or in-services; as well as self-study materials.
• Meet or exceed
• Meet or exceed the standards of behavior as outlined in Aunt Martha’s Core Values, including : Service Orientation, Excellence, Respectful, Versatile, Innovative, Communication, and Encouraging and follow agency policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Embrace diversity, treat our patients and co-workers with dignity, respect, and hold others to these standards.
• Demonstrate a high level of problem-solving skill to better serve patients and staff.
• Uphold the confidentiality requirements of all patient records consistent with HIPPA, state, and Federal laws and regulations.
• Ensure that all patients served experience a high level of customer satisfaction and coordinated care.
• Respond to patients, peers and referring agencies in a positive and timely manner. Communication and inquiries may be by telephone, mail, fax and email.
• Versatile means you are resourceful, flexible, and adaptable, remain open to change, accept feedback, and take ownership of providing superior service, regardless of your job description.
• Participate in individual supervision and staff meetings.
• Attend and successfully complete all agency and program required training
• Perform all other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / EDUCATION :

Registered Nurse or Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Health Science with an emphasis in nutrition or closely related degree. It is required that the individual has experience or course work in working with those who have chronic conditions, maternal and child nutrition, lactation, nutrition assessment and nutrition education.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty, responsibilities, essential functions and key competencies satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Principles of life-cycle nutrition - Understands normal nutrition issues for pregnancy, lactation, the postpartum period, infancy, and early childhood.

Anthropometric technique - Understands the importance of using appropriate measurement techniques to collect anthropometric data.

Communication - Knows how to develop rapport and foster open communication with participants and caretakers.

Multicultural awareness - Understands how sociocultural issues (race, ethnicity, religion, group affiliation, socioeconomic status and world view) affect nutrition and health practices and nutrition-related health problems.

Critical thinking - Knows how to synthesize and analyze data to draw appropriate conclusions.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS :

Aunt Martha’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.