Job details
Job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Associate (required)
Spanish (preferred)
Full job description
· assist rdns in providing medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling (individualized diet therapy, general nutrition principles, and food selection and preparation).
· formulate treatment plans and make clinical judgements involving diet therapy.
· facilitates group classes and other nutrition classes in person and/or virtually.
· document patient progress in electronic medical record based on tnp note standard.
· communicate with patients and medical providers for continuity of care.
· learn and apply evidence-based nutrition and health information to your practice.
· collaborate with co-workers, outside resources and experts.
· create nutrition education resources and materials including group class presentations, handouts, social media, and other deliverables.
· submit and follow up on signed supplement/verbal orders to dmes
· responsible for outreach to referring physician offices to maintain communication and referrals.
· participate in the promotion of nutrition, wellness, and rdns in legislation and public policy.
· review menus for group homes and other facilities.
· produce and interpret electronic medical record reports.
· work with and mentor interns.
· other tasks as assigned by management.
Minimum qualifications:
· nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered, credentialed by the commission on dietetic registration (cdr)
· current liability insurance (within 2 weeks)
· tb test (within 2 weeks)
· current fingerprint clearance card (within 90 days)
· cpr certification (within 30 days)
· bilingual (english/spanish) is preferred
· ability to work and travel throughout arizona.
· experience in principles of human nutrition, diet therapy principles and practices, menu planning.
· basic familiarity academy of nutrition and dietetics nutrition care process and the international dietetics and nutrition terminology (idnt).
· understanding of electronic medical record charting.
· effectively communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.
Note: the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classificationThey are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills requiredAll personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Job type: full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical specialty:
Dietetics
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Weekend availability
Education:
Associate (required)
Language:
Spanish (preferred)
Work location:
Fully remote
Work remotely:
Temporarily due to covid-19
Work location: remote