Nutrition Specialist

Company :

Highmark Health

Position Overview:

This role involves directing and delivering nutritional care to patients through comprehensive assessment, strategic planning, execution, and ongoing evaluation; it also includes providing nutrition education to both patients and healthcare staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts personalized patient evaluations and follow-ups. (30%)
• Creates, documents, and oversees the nutritional care plan tailored to the specific needs of the patient population in accordance with professional standards. (30%)
• Delivers educational sessions and/or programs aimed at enhancing the knowledge of patients and staff. (20%)
• Completes documentation and reports in line with established procedures and practices. (10%)
• Develops, implements, and assesses tools necessary for improving the nutritional care provided to patients, staff, and the community. (10%)
• Performs additional duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) OR Registered Dietitian (RD) OR eligible and must obtain either RDN or RD within six months of employment.
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) OR eligible and must obtain within nine months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Experience in specialized practice areas.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and essential duties of the role. It may not encompass all responsibilities and qualifications required for the position.

Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to ethical and legal standards as outlined in the company's code of conduct and policies.

Employees may have access to confidential information that must be protected at all times. Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) and all data security guidelines is mandatory.

All employees are expected to adhere to the company's Code of Business Conduct, including compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Highmark Health and its affiliates are committed to equal opportunity and prohibit discrimination based on protected statuses.

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Req ID: J244754