What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian position at Muskegon Family Care?
Registered Dietitian
Muskegon Family Care
2201 S. Getty St.
Muskegon, MI 49444
PART TIME- 3 days a week 8 am- 5 pm
Muskegon Family Care offers life insurance, 401K with a 3% employer contribution, paid time off, vendor discounts, and weekends and holidays off.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for Muskegon Family Care may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information/eligibility is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Director, the Registered Dietitian (RDN) will provide support to the integrated clinic by providing nutritional assessments, education and management to patients with, or at risk of chronic disease, complications and unique dietary needs. Together, the RDN and patient will develop and implements an individualized care plan designed to promote the patients understanding and management of their condition, optimize quality of life and improve clinical outcomes. The RDN will coordinate with medical and behavioral health providers as it relates to patient’s nutritional needs. This position involves working with community members to assist with accessibility to nutritious foods in in order for patient’s dietary needs being met.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS including the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Consult with providers regarding patients’ diagnosis, prognosis and progress.
Ensures patients and families receive accurate explanations of nutritional assessments and goals for the needed changes and maintenance of health.
Instructs patients and/or families in the proper and safe usage of supplements, formulas, diets and activity.
Monitors high-risk patient progress.
Develops personalized core meal plans for patients based on diagnosis Social Determinants of Health.
Coordinates patient services and referrals with appropriate community organizations when necessary.
Documents Nutrition Care Plans.
Develops and/or approves nutrition education materials.
Acts as a liaison to public, government agencies, and health care providers regarding nutrition and program service issues
Collaborate with community partners and businesses to increase resources relative to nutrition
Participates in the development of policies and procedures.
Assists in planning and coordinating outreach efforts and/or other clinical programs or projects.
Provides nutrition education to patients individually or in groups.
Development and monitoring of Nutrition Care Plans
Muskegon Family Care
2201 S. Getty St.
Muskegon, MI 49444
PART TIME- 3 days a week 8 am- 5 pm
Muskegon Family Care offers life insurance, 401K with a 3% employer contribution, paid time off, vendor discounts, and weekends and holidays off.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for Muskegon Family Care may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information/eligibility is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Director, the Registered Dietitian (RDN) will provide support to the integrated clinic by providing nutritional assessments, education and management to patients with, or at risk of chronic disease, complications and unique dietary needs. Together, the RDN and patient will develop and implements an individualized care plan designed to promote the patients understanding and management of their condition, optimize quality of life and improve clinical outcomes. The RDN will coordinate with medical and behavioral health providers as it relates to patient’s nutritional needs. This position involves working with community members to assist with accessibility to nutritious foods in in order for patient’s dietary needs being met.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS including the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Consult with providers regarding patients’ diagnosis, prognosis and progress.
Ensures patients and families receive accurate explanations of nutritional assessments and goals for the needed changes and maintenance of health.
Instructs patients and/or families in the proper and safe usage of supplements, formulas, diets and activity.
Monitors high-risk patient progress.
Develops personalized core meal plans for patients based on diagnosis Social Determinants of Health.
Coordinates patient services and referrals with appropriate community organizations when necessary.
Documents Nutrition Care Plans.
Develops and/or approves nutrition education materials.
Acts as a liaison to public, government agencies, and health care providers regarding nutrition and program service issues
Collaborate with community partners and businesses to increase resources relative to nutrition
Participates in the development of policies and procedures.
Assists in planning and coordinating outreach efforts and/or other clinical programs or projects.
Provides nutrition education to patients individually or in groups.
Development and monitoring of Nutrition Care Plans
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSING AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Possess a degree from an accredited dietetics program
Possess a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) license or certificate
1 year experience in clinical dietetics preferred
More about Muskegon Family Care:
MFC is a Federally Qualified Health Center that aims to improve the overall health and wellness of our community by promoting the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of our families through comprehensive healthcare and other essential services. As a community health center we provide a range of services far greater than an ordinary doctors office. We develop programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community, together we create a healthier community.
We commit to serving our patients and our staff through our ICARE values of innovation, within a compassionate environment for all, providing access to the care needed and treating all with great respect, and offering education opportunities that result in healthy outcomes. We are better together. Teamwork makes the Dreamwork.