Nutritionist- TCHATT at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas

Job Description:

Extended Job Title

Nutritionist- TCHATT

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

512401 - 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.

Requisition ID

39319BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

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.

Grant Funded?

Yes

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families.


• Experience working in interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Psychiatry Dept Lbk Genl

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

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.

Job Group

Health Care Professional

Occasional Duties

Additional duties as assigned.

Shift

Day

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.

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.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

230X

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

68M,65C

Air Force Specialty Code

43DX

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