Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Job Duties Provide and manage direct patient care, including assessments, evaluation, and treatment for nutritional dietary, and feeding risks or disorders; Consult with providers regarding patients; diagnosis, prognosis, and progress; Develop and implement functional, measurable goals to address nutrition needs or dietary changes; Reassess patient progress on goals and need for continued services on a regular basis; Assist in the identification, assessment, and intervention for patients referred to and/or in need of nutritional services/evaluation or diagnosed with nutrition related disease; Ensure patients and families receive accurate explanations of nutritional assessments and goals for needed changes or maintenance of health; Develop services that address the functional needs of the patient to improve health and development in a manner that reflects understanding of family dynamics that affect patient health; Instruct patient and/or family members in the proper and safe usage of supplements, formulas, diets, and activity; Assist in coordination of services and recommend appropriate referrals as needed; Collaborate with community agencies and professionals in order to provide timely and seamless services to eligible patients and families; Develop and maintain patient progress reports and documentation; Provide consultation and timely reports of patient evaluation, reassessments, and disposition to providers; Participate in specified nutrition promotion, education and/or prevention programs for associated nutritional health issues as appropriate; Attend and participate in required staff meetings; Participate in continuing education programs to maintain professional competence and skills; and Participate in documentation reviews. **Requirements:** Bachelors degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or a related field or foreign equivalent. **Specific and skills requirement:** Dietetic Registration Current CPR certification Knowledge of HIPAA: Security Rule and Privacy Rule #J-18808-Ljbffr Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc.