Nutritionist

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Albany Med Health System is seeking a full-time Nutritionist to join their team. This role involves developing and implementing high-risk care plans, coordinating nutrition education, conducting assessments, enrolling participants, and managing food packages. The Nutritionist will also be responsible for WIC certifications, documenting participant progress, and providing leadership in nutrition education services. This position requires adherence to WIC Program regulations and collaboration with NYS Department of Health representatives.

Requirements

Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Nutrition or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN)
Community Nutrition WIC Program
Proficient use of NY/WIC Computer System
Adhere to regulations of WIC Program according to NYS Policy.
Interface with NYS department of Health representatives to ensure maximum compliance with WIC Program regulations.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement high risk care plans and oversee high risk care to all participants.
Refer high risk participants to other health related and social services agencies as necessary.
Coordinate nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the identified needs/interest of each high risk participant.
Track high-risk participants progress in improving their health and document outcomes.
Provide leadership and assist in orienting, training and mentoring new local agency staff.
Conduct a complete nutrition assessment and determine program eligibility.
Conduct a complete income assessment to determine program eligibility.
Enroll participants.
Prescribe, tailor, authorize, issue and reissue food packages.
Provide and document any participant centered nutrition education (individual/family).
Provide and document follow up referrals to other agencies.
Coordinate participant scheduling.
Perform WIC Certifications and follow up visits.
Document test date and measurement results.
Provide telephone assistance to participants.
Provide leadership in planning, conducting, and evaluating Participant Centered Nutrition Education services.