Nutritionist- TCHATT

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
United States, Texas, Lubbock
3601 4th Street (Show on map)
Nov 22, 2024
Nutritionist- TCHATT Lubbock 39319BR Position Description This position is responsible for providing nutritional assessment, counseling, and education to patients and their families and for maintenance of pertinent information on nutrition for patient, medical staff, resident and student use. Work is performed primarily in the clinic setting, and employees function as part of the health care team. Work may require patient home visits. Major/Essential Functions Creates and completes nutritional assessments for patients, families, and providers in our Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC) programs. May screen patients for nutritional risk(s). Provides nutrition counseling to patients and families according to specialty and scope of practice. Creates personalized nutrition plans for patients, families and providers that take into account the patients specific needs, preferences, and restrictions. Creates, updates and disseminates nutrition educational materials for use by patients, families, providers, clinical staff, education staff, and students. Coordinates educational activities, including scheduling, logistics, and follow-up communication with internal and external participants and venues. Educational activities may be performed using virtual, in-person, or hybrid methods. Establishes and maintains relationships and communication with interdisciplinary health care team. May evaluate the utilization and success of nutrition plans and education using various methods of assessment and feedback. Drafts, edits and prepares correspondence, reports and other material using word processing, spreadsheets and/or databases. Prepares and maintains program records. Maintains patient documentation in a thorough and timely manner within various electronic health record platforms. Prepares and organizes training materials and curriculum as necessary. Provides for smooth day-to-day flow of communications within the programs. Develops and updates monthly productivity reports. Required Qualifications Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from an approved accredited university. Experience: At least one year experience in a clinical setting. To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=878400 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx. jeid-3d6453be74d7a543972e3c3914017916