Dietitian

Job TitleNutritionistDutiesHelpCollaborates with the team members of the patient care team to ensure coordination with the overall care plan.Prepares nutrition care plans for each patient/family with short-term and long-term goals that are mutually developed and adopted.Reviews medical record to identify risk factors and medical history. Evaluates patient information/data in order to identify their needs for specific interventions, services and education programs. Provides counseling that is evidence based and patient focused and specifically relevant to the expressed needs of the patientPlans appropriate nutrition therapy for the prevention of diseases and for treatment of a variety of disease states. Educates the patient on appropriate culturally appropriate nutrition therapy.Develops, coordinates, and evaluates nutrition materials and for clinic patients. Participates in ongoing monthly reports and performance improvement activities based on the service units established criteria and guidelines.Physical Demands: The work involves walking, sitting, standing, reaching and bending in the assessment and treatment of patients.Requirement: IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance. This announcement is advertised as Open Until Filled, the first application cutoff date for referral consideration will be 10 business days after the announcement opens and every 10 business days thereafter until filled. This position is also being advertised under ESEP/MP announcement number IHS-26-NN-13045877-ESEP/MP.