Nutritionist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Currently licensed and certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant and be in good standing.
• Graduate of licensed and accredited nursing or physician assistant's school.
• National Board Certification required.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least three (3) years of experience in an outpatient clinical practice.
• Ability to work efficiently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to address individuals and information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality in various delicate, formal, or urgent situations.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Must be comfortable and flexible with changing priorities and self-directed problem solving.

Nice To Haves

• Five (5) or more years of experience in an outpatient clinical practice.
• Neurology experience.
• Experience working with individuals who are diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis or other neuroimmunological disorders.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Experience working with caregivers.
• Experience with research activities.
• Working knowledge of and/or experience with Value-Based Healthcare Delivery models.
• Experience delivering care through a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency using Athena electronic medical records.
• Experience tracking, measuring, and using patient reported outcomes in developing treatment plans for patients.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing/presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
• Order/perform appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests.
• Seek other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
• Integrate data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
• Develop and implement treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team (including physicians, social worker, nutritionist, physical therapist, etc.) to develop and coordinate comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plans for patients.
• Instruct patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
• Educate patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention.
• Handle minor lacerations.
• Develop strong working relationships with referring providers and keep them informed about patient treatment plans and progress, as appropriate.
• Recommend appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
• Communicate appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
• Prepare documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
• Participate in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Act as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty.
• Comply with patient confidentiality requirements.
• Promote patient advocacy.
• Collaborate with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.