Nutritionist II - Maternity RD

About the role

To assess the nutritional status of prenatal patients and develop a plan of care that will meet their nutritional needs and result in an optimal pregnancy outcome.

Responsibilities

• Certify the patient in WIC if eligibility criteria are met.
• Document the assessment and care plan in the Crossroads system.
• Document the plan and patient’s response to the plan in Crossroads and provide feedback.
• Assign food packages as needed to WIC clients.
• Assess the nutritional status of all maternity clinic prenatal patients by collecting and evaluating anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary, and eco-social data.
• Develop an individualized nutrition care plan based on the assessment findings and assist each patient in understanding and implementing the plan through counseling, discussion, audiovisual tools, and printed educational materials.
• Provide ongoing follow-up to monitor the patient’s progress, ensure compliance, and adjust the care plan as needed.
• Reassess and modify the plan as the patient’s condition or needs change.
• Document all assessments, care plans, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record.
• Develop therapeutic nutrition care plans for nutritionally high-risk prenatal patients.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and social workers.
• Present updated nutrition information that may be applied in maternal care.
• In the event of a disaster, assist as needed.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration; or Master's degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Nutrition; or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education - approved Didactic Program in Dietetics and two years nutrition experience;
• Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Dietetics Registration with a Bachelor's degree in any subject area from an accredited four year college or university and two years nutrition experience;
• A Bachelor's of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four year college or university and two years nutrition experience.

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge in principles and application of nutrition and dietetics to improve health outcomes.
• Knowledge of relevant medical terminology and skill in documenting in the medical record.
• A wide based knowledge of nutrition, especially developmental and prenatal nutrition is necessary.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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