Bariatric Nutrition Coordinator - Full time - Marina Hospital
Cedars-Sinai•Marina del Rey, CA
•$36 - $55•Onsite
About The Position
We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for an exceptionally dedicated professional to join our team as a Bariatric Nutrition Coordinator. This role is integral to our mission of delivering flawless nutritional care to our bariatric patients. You will have the chance to work with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic and encouraging environment, ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
- Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical nutrition, preferably in bariatrics
- Experience with pre and postoperative bariatric patient care
- Strong understanding of bariatric surgical procedures and nutritional requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Proficiency in conducting nutritional assessments and developing care plans
- Experience in providing individual and group education
- Familiarity with website and social media content coordination
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Nutrition or a related field
- Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM)
- Experience with research-based bariatric nutrition recommendations
- Experience in coordinating program websites and social media blogs
Responsibilities
- Plan and provide nutritional care to bariatric patients, both before and after surgery.
- Perform comprehensive pre and postoperative assessments.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team members to ensure safe and accurate delivery of care.
- Provide individual and group nutritional education classes, focusing on pre-operative and postoperative diet progression and vitamin supplementation.
- Serve as a resource for research-based bariatric nutrition recommendations to the bariatric team.
- Coordinate the program website and social media blog to provide nutritional guidelines for bariatric patients.
- Participate in monthly support groups and team meetings.
- Apply independent clinical judgment under the supervision of leadership.
Benefits
- Full-time employment
- Opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team
- Dynamic and encouraging environment
- Contribution to patient care standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
