NutritionistPride Health is hiring a Nutritionist for one of its Columbus, Indiana clients.This is a 3-month contract with a possible extension with competitive pay and benefits.Length of Assignment: 3 months (With a Possible Extension)Shift and Time: The hours are primarily day shifts, with rotating every 5th or 6th weekend coverage and occasional evening hours.Location - Columbus Indiana (47201)Pay range - $50 - $55 per hour. Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Chief Clinical Dietitian, this position provides nutrition assessment and care for designated patient populations. This position is responsible for the coordination of nutrition care including nutrition assessment and recommendation, communication with other members of the interdisciplinary care team, education of patients and families when determined appropriate, and documentation in the patient medical record. Nutrition Care is delivered in a variety of settings including inpatient units, inpatient classes, outpatient clinics, and classes, scheduled individual outpatient visits, community presentations, and programs. The customers of the position include inpatients, outpatients, patients' families, physician office staff, physicians, and community members. The ages of customers range from infants to the elderly. The position is in the Clinical RD Team and the Food and Nutrition Services department. The hours are primarily day shifts, with rotating every 5th or 6th-weekend coverage and occasional evening hours. This position does not provide direct patient care.Job DutiesWorks under the direction of a Clinical Dietician to Provide individual nutrition consultation to anizes and plans for individual consultations including preparation of educational materials.Maintains required records including nutrition consultation and history forms. Documents all nutrition care provided to inpatients electronically via Epic.Establishes and maintains effective communications with the Manager, Chief Clinical Dietitian, physician office staff, and clients.Coordinates nutrition information to physician offices and the community.Teaches Diabetic classes to in-patient and out-patient clients.Speaks to community groups on nutritional topics as requested and approved by the Manager and Chief Clinical Dietitian.Performs all other duties as assigned.RequirementsBachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; with a fifth-year internship completed with an accredited institution or have completed a Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics.Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors. As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
Job Title
Nutritionist