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Job Description
Nutritionist- TCHATT
Lubbock
39319BR
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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