Clinical Dietitian

Department/Unit:

Medicine - Aids Program

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Under the direction of the Nurse Supervisor, the Clinical Dietician will be responsible for providing the following services to HIV infected clients:

• Plans and executes nutrition care/counseling via the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) to all HIV infected persons being treated at the Division of HIV Medicine (DHIVM), including but not limited to: Newly diagnosed HIV+, hospital follow-up, wasting syndrome, lipodystrophy, diabetes, renal failure, pregnancy, obesity, cancer, hyperlipidemia, CVD, HTN, anemias, gastrointestinal and liver disease, and other patients seen at the DHIVM.

• Performs comprehensive nutritional assessments in accordance with the NCP and develops nutrition care plan with patient

o Baseline nutrition assessments for all new patients

o Annual nutrition assessments

o Other nutrition assessments as requested by medical staff or patient

o Reassessments as needed.

• Utilizes motivational interviewing to facilitate patient movement toward goals

• Provides nutrition education and counseling in accordance with the patient's NCP.

• Provides resources, as needed, to facilitate a healthy diet on a limited budget

• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to clients as requested by medical provider or recommended by RD.

• Provides engagement efforts and reengagement efforts to engage and retain patients in nutrition services

• Provides follow up within 1-2 weeks of nutrition assessments to reinforce goals and address barriers to meeting action steps

• Maintains caseload of patients receiving nutrition services

o Maintains quarterly contact with patients enrolled for nutrition services

• Coordinates all needs regarding nutrition supplementation:

o Initial nutrition assessment, six-month screen and annual reassessment to determine need and appropriate formula/dosage.

o Obtain prior authorization for Medicaid participants.

o Obtain prescription from provider.

o Coordinate with pharmacy for patient to receive supplement.

o Troubleshoot any issues between patient, pharmacy, and/or insurance plan, as necessary.

• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and participates in case conferences, as needed

• Documents nutritional encounters in AIRS.

• Supervision of dietetic students as necessary

• Coordinates with external nutrition programs for AMC DHIVM patients

o Completes nutrition assessments as needed

o Facilitates referral, as needed

o Assures assessments are forwarded to community nutrition providers upon receipt of formal patient authorization

• Participates in eligibility determination and recertification process

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field, Master's degree preferred, Registered Dietitian with the ADA, and 1 to 3 years documented experience in the provision of out-patient nutrition services to medically compromised patient population.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and understand medical information, knowledge of medical terminology helpful. Fluency in written and oral English. Spanish is a plus. Ability to respond to routine inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field, Master's degree preferred, Registered Dietitian with the ADA, and 1 to 3 years documented experience in the provision of out-patient nutrition services to medically compromised patient population.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and understand medical information, knowledge of medical terminology helpful. Fluency in written and oral English. Spanish is a plus. Ability to respond to routine inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.

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