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DescriptionSummary: Provide comprehensive evidence based Medical Nutrition Therapy to outpatient services. Enforce state/federal/accreditation/licensure/certification rules and regulations at all times. This description is not intended to be a complete list of duties. Other related duties may be assigned. Responsibilities: Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his/her assigned areaMaintains required core competencies. Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i. e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)Develop, implement and maintain appropriate departmental and inner facility policies and procedures. Ensure that all clinical nutrition programs in the department are current, adequate and monitored. Coordinate the nutrition screening, assessment and education functions of outpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy. Ensure that age-specific competencies and methods for determining patient learning and comprehension are followed. Assure nutrition screening is completed according to facility policy/rules/accreditation requirements. Develop and conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments in a timely manner according to facility policy/rules/accreditation requirements. Interpret data and information based on age-specific criteria and analyze, address, document and establish treatments and monitoring as appropriate. Plan, organize, schedule, document and direct outpatient, individual and group patient and family education experiences. Use age-appropriate materials and methods for determining comprehension and potential for compliance. Conduct regular, frequent, ongoing meetings, in-services, and training sessions with department. Provide ongoing communication and team building with outpatient staff. Establish interfacility policies and procedures to improve care and services. Pursue ongoing knowledge and information on disease states to ensure that appropriate Medical Nutrition Therapy is implemented when indicated. Maintain standards for the safe and sanitary operation of the department. Conduct outpatient education sessions, as directed. Act as liaison with community groups to support the mission and vision of the facility. Speak, listen and write in a clear, positive and professional manner using interpersonal skills, good judgment and empathy. Plan, initiate and complete projects to support and market enhancements to the clinical nutrition program. Enforce patient/customer rights and confidentiality. Ensure that all local, state, federal, accreditation, certification and/or licensure rules and regulations are enforced at all times in the department. Assist in managing the flow of information and communication from other departments, patients/family, customers and staff. Assists in assurance HACCP guidelines are followed and documented. Assist in coordinating and maintaining facility PI and QI data Requirements: Education High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's of Science degree related to food, nutrition, or dietetics and registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Experience Two years of experience as a Dietitian preferred. Performs related responsibilities as assigned. Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations Current American Heart - Basic Life Support (BLS) card. Must hold current New Mexico Licensure Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Part Time

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