Senior Nutritionist - SON Combest Diabetes Education Program

Senior Nutritionist - SON Combest Diabetes Education Program Location: Lubbock, TX Responsibilities Provide nutritional and diabetes education and services to patients of the TTUHSC SON Combest Wellness Center. Provides nutritional assessment to create individual healthcare goals and education plans for patients. Provides appropriate interventions to patients referred by primary care providers. Conducts individual and group education for weight loss, diabetes, stress management, and mindfulness. Provides individual and group educational activities to patients and delivers mental health services. Collaborates with patients to develop an individualized program of health promotion and self-management goals. Educates patients about health care and treatment options, programs, and resources. Initiates coordination, scheduling, and delivery of diabetes education services. Participates as an active member of the inter-professional collaborative practice team (IPCP). Ensures compliance with specialty area licensing Board, TTUHSC policies, and departmental policies and procedures. Meets patient data entry timelines in the EHR (Electronic Health Record) system prescribed by the institution and department. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from an approved accredited university. Two years' experience in a clinical setting. Preferred Qualifications Have experience providing educational classes. Benefits Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more Retirement Plans Wellness Programs Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace Personal and Professional Growth Recognition Programs TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr