What are the responsibilities and job description for the NUTRITIONIST position at Sprain Brook Manor?
Sprain Brook Manor -
The Nutritionist will perform individual counseling of patients referred by the medical personnel. Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities :
- Provides nutrition counseling to patients referred by clinicians
- Performs initial nutrition history on each patient
- Develops and implements a care plan based on the assessment of nutritional and health needs
- Provides instructions on a normal or special diet
- Schedules follow-up appointments and evaluates the reaching of goals
- Provides nutrition counseling for diabetic patients as part of diabetic care plan
- Provides nutritional education materials to patients to support counseling efforts
- Makes referrals to other health care providers and community services as appropriate
- Counsels individuals and families on nutrition and diet based on the particular needs of the individual or family as determined by their nutritional and health risk
- Attends staff meetings and in-service training
- Provides consultation into the development of program policies and procedures
- Provides direction and executes health education programs as needed
- Must demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served Minimum Education Requirement : Bachelor’s Degree Related Work Experience : 2-4 years Required Licensure : RD / RDN or CDN with a valid CPR card Specialized Skills & Knowledge :
- Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
- Knowledge of nutrition principles as well as knowledge of nutrition during pregnancy and lactation, as well as infant and child feeding practices
- Competence in nutrition assessment counseling