Registered Dietitian (Remote / Part-Time 20hrs per week)

SUMMARY: The Metabolic & Weight Management Center Dietitian provides nutritional guidance and counseling to patients through development, implementation, monitoring of dietary recommendations pertaining to weight loss and weight management. Provision of clinical nutritional care requires knowledge of the principles of weight management including program, medical and surgical requirements with ability to analyze data, assess nutrition status and formulate nutrition care plans. This position has an opportunity to work a Hybrid/Remote schedule for NC residents, utilizing virtual platforms. Must be licensed in the State of NC. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: 1. Ability to relate sensitively to patient’s needs 2. Excellent telephone skills and etiquette 3. Maintains confidentiality 4. Ability to establish credibility with physicians, staff, and patients 5. Ability to function as a part of a team and promote teamwork required 6. Must be mature and demonstrate good judgment. 7. Must have excellent grammar and effective communication skills. 8. Must present a professional image. 9. Organizational skills to accurately keep track of patient status required 10. Time management and multi-tasking capability to monitor numerous patients simultaneously required POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 1. Screening and Assessment a. Assess the metabolic & weight management center patient by screening the medical record, completing a comprehensive assessment based on medical record data and interviewing with the patient assessing patient based on religious, cultural and ethnic preferences. b. Nutrition Counseling, collaborating with Behavioral Health on patient clearances. c. Recommends appropriate nutrition intervention based on subjective and objective data including, not limited to protein parameters, iron level, vitamin level bs and calcium level. 2. Education a. Educates patient based on cultural, religious and ethnic preferences. b. Individualizes patient education materials based on patient’s age and comprehension levels. c. Provides appropriate resources and education according to identified need. d. Documents education provided, including evidence of family teaching as applicable, measurable understanding of principles discussed, and assessment of anticipated compliance. e. Participates in patient group teaching as needed. f. Serves as a nutrition educator by providing appropriate classes. g. Evaluates and develops nutrition education materials, updating as needed. h. Participates in various program resources including assistance in facilitating support groups. 3. Performance Improvement a. Identifies issues, collects, evaluates and reports data as assigned. b. Participates in problem solving and resolution of issues. c. Collaborates with others in committees, work groups or projects designed to improve services. 4. Communication a. Participates in metabolic weight management and bariatric surgery team meetings. b. Collaborates with physicians, nurse and other allied health staff to provide patient care. c. Documents as needed to ensure quality nutrition care throughout the continuum of care. d. Documents nutritional care in medical record, according to policy, procedure and standards. 5. Documentation a. Documents desired outcomes specific to individual problem(s), diagnosis(es), learning capabilities/limitations, and progress towards established goals. 6. Professional development a. Maintains CPEU’s as required by the American Nutrition Association to maintain registration. b. Develops and provides education as needed to appropriate staff. 7. Administrative Responsibilities a. Adheres to regulatory standards. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition required
• Registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration required
• Licensure from NC Board of Dietetics/Nutrition required
• Certification in Adult Obesity Management preferred but not required.
• Ability to provide the health education program to a wide variance of age groups, ethnicities, education and socioeconomic levels with excellent public speaking skills.
• Self-directed and can perform multiple tasks in an organized manner.
• Strong computer skills and comfortable working on virtual platform.

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