Clinical Dietitian Sisters Health Center's Food Farmacy
Location: Buffalo, NY, United States
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Job Description
Salary: 28,236.00-42,359.20 USD
Facility: DYouville Clinic - Sisters Health Center
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Part Time Temporary FTE: 0.533333
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days
Hours: Varied-Flexible Days-2-8 hour shifts/1-4 hour shift
Summary:
Collaborates with members of the health care team to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) through the Nutrition Care Process including nutrition education and counseling to patients within the Food Farmacy. Identifies patients at nutrition risk and assesses nutrient requirements according to age and disease specific needs. Develops a Nutrition Diagnosis and implements nutrition care treatment plans for all assigned patients. Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT intervention. Collaborate with community partners on programs including, but not limited to, Food Farmacy including ensuring optimal care is provided for our patients who are engaged in these programs.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
- BS Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics plus internship or other education to meet requirements for registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Registration with the CDR
- Registered Dietitian
- Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN) with New York State to obtained within 1st year of employment
- Active membership with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred
EXPERIENCE
- 1 year experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY
- Must possess or have ability to learn basic computer skills
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT
- Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions
- Travel between Catholic Health System facilities may be required
- Occasional evenings may be required for nutrition counseling appointments or classes
