Nutritionist- TCHATT
Company:
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Job Location:
Category:
Health and Medical Services
Type:
Full-Time
Lubbock
39319BR
Psychiatry Dept Lbk Genl
Position Description
This position is responsible for providing nutritional assessment, counseling, and education to patients and their families and for maintenance of pertinent information on nutrition for patient, medical staff, resident and student use. Work is performed primarily in the clinic setting, and employees function as part of the health care team. Work may require patient home visits.
Campus
HSC - Lubbock
Major/Essential Functions
Additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from an approved accredited university.
Experience: At least one year experience in a clinical setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.
Pay Basis: Hourly
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Travel Required: Up to 25%
Does this position work in a research laboratory?: No
Air Force Specialty Code
43DX
Army Military Occupational Specialty Code
68M,65C
Navy Enlisted Classification Code
230X
39319BR
Psychiatry Dept Lbk Genl
Position Description
This position is responsible for providing nutritional assessment, counseling, and education to patients and their families and for maintenance of pertinent information on nutrition for patient, medical staff, resident and student use. Work is performed primarily in the clinic setting, and employees function as part of the health care team. Work may require patient home visits.
Campus
HSC - Lubbock
Major/Essential Functions
- Creates and completes nutritional assessments for patients, families, and providers in our Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC) programs.
- May screen patients for nutritional risk(s).
- Provides nutrition counseling to patients and families according to specialty and scope of practice.
- Creates personalized nutrition plans for patients, families and providers that take into account the patients specific needs, preferences, and restrictions.
- Creates, updates and disseminates nutrition educational materials for use by patients, families, providers, clinical staff, education staff, and students.
- Coordinates educational activities, including scheduling, logistics, and follow-up communication with internal and external participants and venues. Educational activities may be performed using virtual, in-person, or hybrid methods.
- Establishes and maintains relationships and communication with interdisciplinary health care team.
- May evaluate the utilization and success of nutrition plans and education using various methods of assessment and feedback.
- Drafts, edits and prepares correspondence, reports and other material using word processing, spreadsheets and/or databases.
- Prepares and maintains program records.
- Maintains patient documentation in a thorough and timely manner within various electronic health record platforms.
- Prepares and organizes training materials and curriculum as necessary.
- Provides for smooth day-to-day flow of communications within the programs.
- Develops and updates monthly productivity reports.
Additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from an approved accredited university.
Experience: At least one year experience in a clinical setting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with children and families.
- Experience working in interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.
Pay Basis: Hourly
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Travel Required: Up to 25%
Does this position work in a research laboratory?: No
Air Force Specialty Code
43DX
Army Military Occupational Specialty Code
68M,65C
Navy Enlisted Classification Code
230X
