Nutritionist
Chase Brexton Health Services | |
61822.60 To 87796.80 (USD) Annually | |
United States, Maryland, Randallstown | |
April 16, 2024 | |
JOB SUMMARY: The Nutritionist provides medical nutrition therapy to patients, based upon his/her specialty training, through an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach that takes into consideration the psychosocial aspects of both health and disease. S/he additionally provides medical nutrition therapy direction and, and general oversight for nutrition services within the organization. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Analytical and Critical Thinking * Maintains the standard of clinical care, using nutritional diagnostic testing appropriately yet cost-effectively, and providing appropriate nutritional care. * Provides services designed to meet the individual patient's needs in literacy, motivation with medical and psychological diagnoses. * Assesses for barriers and assets in a patient's social environment that are likely to affect nutrition outcomes. Patient Focus * Demonstrates professionalism and integrity in all aspects of patient care. * Effectively engages patients in their care. * Addresses patient nutritional concerns brought up during visit, and documents assessment and plan for these concerns. Teamwork * Fosters a collaborative work environment * Functions as the primary clinical nutrition consultant for CBHC. * Works with peers to implement improvements to work flow or to the workplace. * Participates in one or more ongoing medical group visits as a nutrition advocate.--when this starts, if possible, based on staffing. * Works within organization to increase provision of nutritional services. * Participates in interdisciplinary programs to promote and improve the nutritional status of CBHC patients. * Participates in internal committees and teams as requested. Communication * Returns patient calls within 2 working days, unless voicemail message indicates otherwise, if out of office for a period of time without access to voicemail Informs PCP of nutritional interventions, through flags, problem list up-dates, and/or visit note documentation. * Informs CM of nutritional interventions, if applicable. * Informs MH of nutritional interventions, if applicable. * Informs MST of nutritional interventions, if applicable. * Keep staff clinicians informed of developments in nutritional services. * Provides direction to the organization with respect to nutritional services. * Represents CBHC to the medical and patient communities, as well as the community at-large, as a source of nutritional expertise. * Participates when requested to serve in memberships on committees. * Participates when requested to participate in community activities. * Participates when requested to be a media contact. * Reads and responds to e-mail in a timely manner (within 2 working days), unless out of office indicates otherwise Checking, Examining, and Recording * Bills all encounters. * Maintains complete and comprehensive documentation. * Consistently completes progress notes of patient encounters by end of the next business day. * Health habits and risk factors are documented in at least 90% of patients seen at least 3 times for nutritional services. * Nutritional self-management goal has been documented/updated within one year for at least 65% of patients seen at least twice for nutritional services. Workplace Computers and Equipment * Utilizes EMR resources to manage patient care, including flags and referrals. * Uses "out of office" functions in EMR, Outlook, and phone system to make staff aware of absences. Compliance, Policy, and Procedure * Keeps current with respect to organizational policies and procedures, and puts them into practice. Willingness to Learn * Takes active steps to keep current in new developments within the field of nutrition SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * In-depth knowledge of nutritional models * Strong communication, research, presentation, and creative skills * Basic navigation knowledge of electronic medical record applications such as CPS 12 and ability to learn new computer skills * Maintain sensitivity to religious, ethnic and cultural differences in others and show respect and empathy. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: * Required: minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, Master's preferred. * Required: Board certified * 2+ years' experience as a professional nutritionist * Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) OR a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) and maintain a current and valid Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) license in Maryland. * Understanding of diabetic nutrition a plus IND1 |