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Job Description
Senior Nutritionist - SON Combest Diabetes Education Program
43885BR
43885BR
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- Provide nutritional and diabetes education and services to patients of the TTUHSC SON Combest Wellness Center.
- Provides nutritional assessment to create individual healthcare goals and education plans for patients.
- Provides appropriate interventions to patients referred by primary care providers.
- Conducts individual and group education for weight loss, diabetes, stress management, and mindfulness.
- Provides individual and group educational activities to patients and delivers mental health services.
- Collaborates with patients to develop an individualized program of health promotion and self-management goals.
- Educates patients about health care and treatment options, programs, and resources.
- Initiates coordination, scheduling, and delivery of diabetes education services.
- Participates as an active member of the inter-professional collaborative practice team (IPCP).
- Ensures compliance with specialty area licensing Board, TTUHSC policies, and departmental policies and procedures.
- Meets patient data entry timelines in the EHR (Electronic Health Record) system prescribed by the institution and department.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from an approved accredited university. Two years' experience in a clinical setting.
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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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