Clinical Nutritionist

• Evaluates and assesses nutrition status of patients, and screens patients for nutritional risk in accordance with established department protocols and standards.
• Plans and initiates medical nutrition therapy to patients if indicated by patient requirements and clinical protocol.
• Certifies patients for specific program benefits.
• Educates and counsels patients and families on nutritional issues, either individually or in groups.
• Communicates individual nutritional care plans to other health care providers as a member of a health care team.
• Monitors store participation; identifies and resolves problems between stores and patients.
• Orders and maintains inventory of program supplies, including patient checks, for all clinics.
• Performs various administrative duties related to public health nutrition programs.
• Maintains professional growth and development through completion of required departmental competencies.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.