Nutritionist

Achieve•Norwich, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Nutritionists will divide their responsibilities between residential services and the Article 16 clinic. In the clinic setting, they will function as clinical providers focused on promoting healthy lifestyle habits and supporting clients in making informed food choices based on their individual abilities. Their role includes conducting nutritional assessments and delivering Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), along with providing targeted interventions for conditions such as diabetes, weight management needs, gastrointestinal disorders, and dysphagia (in collaboration with speech therapy). They will also manage enteral nutrition and implement other appropriate dietary interventions as needed.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree with major studies in food and nutrition from an accredited college or university and is registered by the American Dietetic Association.
Or a combination of education and experience that meets the needs of the reviewing agencies.
Minimum one year’s experience
Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

Assessment of each individual that resides at an ACHIEVE home and for the subsequent development of treatment plans as appropriate.
Assess and develop & evaluate treatment plans to remediate deficits and/or enhance skills in nutrition and self-feeding for individuals.
Implement these treatment plans directly or supervise program staff in their implementation as decided by the treatment team.
Provides in-service training in conjunction with appropriate staff to develop nutritional awareness and knowledge of feeding programs in general and in regard to an individual’s specialized need.
Provides initial follow-up diet counseling to individuals and to IRA staff as needed.
Reviews and approves IRA menus.
Monitors participants’ mealtime regarding: Appropriateness of meeting individual dietary needs, Proper eating skill techniques, Interpersonal mealtime behaviors whenever available, Monitors appropriate supply of foods.
Responsible for addressing and reporting any concerns or suspected situations which adversely impact on the health and safety of any individual to the Program Manager (PM) and Registered Nurse (RN).
Responsible for complying with all waivers, Part 633, and Part 624 regulations.
Responsible for reporting any violations, deficiencies, and/or incidents to the Direct Supervisor as they are discovered or observed.
Ensures program compliance with all pertinent health and hygiene codes that relate to nutritional services and food preparation and delivery (NYS Health Department Sanitary Code, Subpart 14-1, Title 10 NYCRR).
Participate in life plan and team meetings to ensure appropriate nutritional and self-feeding needs are addressed.
Develops weight control programs for those individuals with an identified need.
Participates in professional activities to maintain and enhance skills as dietician and QMRP.
Discharges other responsibilities as designated by supervisor.
Consults with providers and the RN regarding diet orders and other nutritional concerns related to individuals enrolled in this program.