What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutritionist position at Neighborhood Health Clinics Inc?
Neighborhood Health – Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist / Registered Nurse
Non-Exempt, 40 Hours
At Neighborhood Health, we’re passionate about our mission to provide a kind and caring premiere workforce. Our team-based approach to comprehensive patient care creates a challenging and rewarding work environment where you have a direct role in helping members of our community receive quality medical services they can afford. And that’s something you can feel good about.
As a member of our growing team, you will feel at home in a fun and diverse community of healthcare professionals. Our goal is simple: improving access to healthcare in our community and surrounding areas. Neighborhood Health is looking to add a Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist / Registered Nurse to our team. Together, we are all committed to building healthier communities by delivering comprehensive, quality health care with compassion and respect.
As a Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist / Registered Nurse, you will:
- Screen, assess, and evaluate a participant’s nutritional status.
- Evaluate participant’s nutritional status through dietary assessment and make recommendations in relation to nutritional needs.
- Refer participants to community programs for specialized nutrition services / food assistance.
- Determine eligibility of participants for WIC program based on nutritional status.
- Promote breastfeeding to prenatals. Work with postpartum participants who are experience difficulties with breastfeeding. Make referrals to lactation consultant as needed.
Requirements:
- Must be a Registered Dietitian or eligible, Registered Nurse, or possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Family & Consumer Science with an emphasis in Nutrition.
- One-year experience in Maternal and Child Health or Clinic setting, with teaching responsibilities preferred.
Education Requirements:
- If a Registered Nurse, graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
- If a Nutritionist or Registered Dietitian, Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or Nutrition Sciences, Public Health Nutrition, Community Nutrition, or Clinical Nutrition.
This position is full-time with benefits. We offer competitive pay, health, dental, vision, critical illness & accident insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, PTO, and paid holidays.
Neighborhood Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Neighborhood Health does not exclude people or treat them differently for any aspect of the organization because of race, color, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), or sex (including sexual orientation).
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