Registered Dietitian - Hybrid (Full-Time)
8 months ago
Fort Edward
Job Description HHHN Mission To provide the best health care, and access to that care, for everyone in our communities. HHHN Vision To pioneer an innovative, sustainable, and community-focused health system through comprehensive primary care and diverse partnerships Proposed Schedule: 40 hours per week. Flexible schedule, with an opportunity for hybrid work! Note: This position will be required to float between two of Hudson Headwaters' southern region Health Centers. Position Summary The Registered Dietitian provides age appropriate, population specific, nutrition consultation and education for patients and families across the lifespan for a variety of health conditions, such as chronic disease management, weight management, disease prevention and nutrition support. Care is delivered, either one-on-one or in a group setting, in a professional, compassionate, caring, culturally and ethnically sensitive manner, while embracing the Core Values of Quality, Appreciation, Creativity and Sustainability in pursuing the HHHN Mission and Vision. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Collaborate with the Network team as the content expert for Nutrition to implement population health focused initiatives and programs., • Assist in the development of Network educational materials and tools to improve care., • Provide ongoing patient and population specific education and outcome-oriented nutrition counseling to patient/family/caregiver regarding nutritional status, adequacy measures and results, and all nutrition related lab parameters pertaining to their disease process., • Demonstrate competency in the application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP)., • Assesses patient’s knowledge of dietary needs and provide tailored education regarding the relationship of diet, lifestyle, and chronic illnesses., • Monitor patient adherence and response to nutrition therapy, adjust therapy as needed to achieve and sustain an effective nutritional status, document why the patient was unable to achieve the goals and implement the plan of care to address issues impacting the patient’s ability to achieve the goals., • Conduct and support Network group nutrition classes., • Attend meetings and serve on various organization committees that support the Mission, Vision, and Core Values., • Demonstrate excellent critical thinking skills and flexibility within the role. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential functions: • Bachelor and/or Master of Science degree in Nutrition/Dietetics (Didactic Program for Dietetics) with completion of an accredited dietetic internship program., • Current registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)., • NYS Education Department licensure as a certified dietitian-nutritionist required., • 3-5 years of clinical nutrition experience preferred., • Must possess current BLS certification., • Current membership inf the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred., • Experience with diabetes and weight management required., • Ability to travel throughout the Network., • Proficiency with Microsoft applications and electronic medical records., • Self-directed, detail-oriented, motivated and ability to work independently as well as in a team atmosphere.