What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietitian HIV Program position at CommonSpirit Health?
As the community’s only not-for-profit faith-based healthcare system; Dignity Health Nevada has been guided by the vision and core values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters for more than 70 years. As the Henderson and Las Vegas communities grow Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican facilities and its more than 3400 employees will continue the Sisters’ mission of serving people in need. St. Rose Dominican is a member of Dignity Health one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems a 22-state network of more than 9000 physicians 60000 employees and 400 care centers including hospitals urgent and occupational care imaging and surgery centers home health and primary care clinics. Headquartered in San Francisco Dignity Health is dedicated to providing compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
This grant-funded position focuses on delivering specialized nutritional care to individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing medical nutritional therapy by assessing nutritional status, developing a care plan to maintain or improve nutritional health, and evaluating patient responses periodically.
Modifying the care plan as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
Offering counseling to patients and/or families on food requirements, eating habits, and therapeutic nutrition.
Collaborating with healthcare providers, case managers, and community partners to develop and implement nutrition plans that support clients' health and well-being.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in clinical nutrition.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS and its impact on nutritional status.
Required Licensure and Certifications
- Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian.
- Licensed Dietitian through the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training
- None
