Clinical Nutrionist
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29 days ago
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
- Evaluates and assesses nutrition status of patients and screens patients for nutritional risk in accordance with established department protocols and standards.
- Plans and initiates medical nutrition therapy to patients if indicated by patient requirements and clinical protocol.
- Certifies patients for specific program benefits.
- Educates and counsels patients and families on nutritional issues either individually or in groups.
- Communicates individual nutritional care plans to other health care providers as a member of a health care team.
- Monitors store participation; identifies and resolves problems between stores and patients.
- Orders and maintains inventory of program supplies including patient checks for all clinics.
- Performs various administrative duties related to public health nutrition programs.
- Maintains professional growth and development through completion of required departmental competencies.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
