Medical Nutrition Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY :

• The Nutrition Counselor under the guidance of the Chief Medical Officer is responsible and accountable for providing optimal nutritional care to the Neighborhood Health Services Corporation (NHSC) patients through the assessment, training, counseling, and evaluation of nutritional treatment plans.
• He / she provides nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the patient's medical goals.
• This individual will also promote health and safety to all patients through responsibilities that will include (but are not limited to), documenting the nutritional status and nutritional needs of all NHSC patients, consults regarding advance nutrition support, and developing or obtaining patient nutrition educations materials.
• The Nutrition Counselor will carry out duties as assigned in accordance with NHSC policy, while maintaining the standards of the dietetic profession, Joint Commission, and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies.

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