Nutritionist

Community Healthcare Network Inc•New York, NY

8h•$66,222 - $71,786•Onsite

About The Position

Our Community Nutritionists (RDs) work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing nutrition intervention and counseling to a diverse patient population. The nutritionist may also plan, organize oversee and/or facilitate nutrition related events, activities, and workshops.

Requirements

All of our Nutritionists must be Registered Dietitians (RD).
Minimum of B.S. in Nutrition or Health Education with experience.

Nice To Haves

New York State licensure preferred.
Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and monitors patients’ nutritional status.
Conducts nutrition education and counseling sessions.
Organizes and develops nutritional care plans and individualized therapeutic diets as needed.
Completes necessary reports and forms and documents patient services in the appropriate medical record.
Facilitates related services for health center clients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
Organizes and distributes nutrition education materials.
Identifies resources for nutrition education materials and services as needed.
Conferences with the Director of Nutrition as necessary to seek consultation and share information that is pertinent to patient care.
Plans, conducts and participates in nutrition education presentations, workshops and health fairs for the agency.
Attends conferences and participates in trainings/informal sessions as requested by Director of Nutrition.
Participates in clinic and central office team meetings as designated.
Directs prenatal clients to local WIC offices and aids with their admission into the program.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.