Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian (Grant-Funded)

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

This is a grant-funded position.

Position Overview:

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing high quality nutrition education to Harris County residents. The Dietitian will collaborate amongst the team effectively in order to continually improve programs geared toward nutritionobesity reduction and physical activity. The position responsibilities also include building and maintaining relationships with community partners.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide nutrition counseling and education to individuals and groups addressing specific health conditions and dietary concerns. Including but not limited to diabetes heart diseases hypertension obesity malnutrition and kidney diseases.
Monitor patients progress and adjust nutrition plans as needed.
Document patient interactions and maintain accurate records.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition interventions into overall patient care and providing referrals to healthcare professionals as appropriate.
Participate in community outreach programs to promote nutrition awareness and preventive healthcare.
Provides monthly quarterly and annual program reports.
Stay updated on the latest nutritional research guidelines and trends to enhance patient care and other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements

Education:

Bachelors degree in nutrition Dietetics or related field

Licenses/Certifications:

Registered Dietitian currently commissioned with the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR).
Valid Texas Drivers License.

Experience:

At least one (1) year of experience in a clinical health setting.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
Ability to work well with public and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.

Core Competencies:

Organizational Leadership

Understands the organizational mission

Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust

Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

Collaboration

Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity diversity inclusion and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission

Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group

Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs

Innovation

Ability to adapt to change

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics

Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect

Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner

Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses

Uses sound judgment

Self-motivated

Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

Communication

Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

This is a full-time grant-funded position.
Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Must be willing to flex work hours when required including weekends.
Expected to travel within Harris County jurisdiction.

Work Environment:

This job operates in both a professional office and community environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

This role requires the ability to lift carry push pull up to 50 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location:

Harris County Public Health: Health Prevention & Coordinated Care Division - 7457 Harwin Dr. Houston Texas. 77036

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Position DescriptionIf youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.About Harris County Public Health:Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1...