Manager of HIV Nutrition Program

HIV Nutritionist Manager

Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit organization providing more than 65,000 New Yorkers with primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and needed support services.

Our network is made up of 14 federally qualified health centers throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, along with a fleet of mobile vans that bring health services to underserved people in need throughout New York City. We provide judgment-free, high-quality healthcare, without regard to race, religion, orientation, gender identity, immigration status or ability to pay. We turn no one away.

Growth and development: Access to various healthcare professionals and benefits to deepen understanding and interest in the various disciplines involved in community health programming.

Supportive Team culture: Be a part of an interdisciplinary environment where your ideas and work are valued and encouraged.

Comprehensive benefits: Including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programming and more.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The HIV Nutritionist Manager oversees the HIV Nutrition Program, working directly with a diverse HIV-positive patient population, providing nutrition education and counseling in both individual and group settings, and working as part of a clinical team to provide coordinated care (medical, educational, and social services).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates and monitors the nutritional status of patients living with HIV/AIDS.
• Conducts HIV-related nutrition education and counseling sessions.
• Organizes and develops nutritional care plans and individualized therapeutic diets as needed.
• Completes necessary reports and forms and document patient services in the appropriate medical record.
• Facilitates related services for health center clients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
• Organizes, reviews, and distributes HIV nutrition education materials and patient screening forms.
• Serves as a resource and educator of HIV nutrition to the clinical and social service staff.
• Attends conferences and participates in trainings/informal sessions as requested by the Director of Nutrition.
• Works closely with HIV providers, treatment adherence, case management, and social service staff, to improve patient services.
• Conferences with the Director of Nutrition as necessary to seek consultation and share information that is pertinent to patient care.
• Participates in clinic and central office team meetings as designated.
• Plans and facilitates educational presentations and workshops for the agency.
• Compliance with Employee Health Services.
• Participates in the development of HIV Nutrition program policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Nutrition

Certificate/License required:

• RD/RDE preferred with New York State Certification
• Bachelors Degree in Nutrition
• 1 to 3 years nutritional experience in a clinical/community health setting
• Experience or training in HIV Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Bilingual in the language of the community being served a plus

Community Healthcare Network Inc