Job Summary:

The Nutrition Educator will develop and implement nutrition education services and programs for hospital employees, individuals, and groups referred by physicians and community outreach programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and markets quality-assurance measures and ensures appropriate follow-up.
• Evaluates nutrition education services and programs for hospital staff, home care patients, outpatients, and the community.
• Develops policies and procedures for all nutrition education services and programs. Compiles or develops and updates nutrition education materials in cooperation with the clinical staff.
• Uses quality assurance results to present the cost-effectiveness of nutrition education services and programs to third-party payers to encourage and maintain third-party reimbursements.
• Participates in hospital and community committee activities concerned with nutrition. Serves as a nutrition resource person in the hospital and to the community.
• Coordinates in-service training on modified diets for appropriate hospital staff.
• Keeps informed of new developments in dietetics and maintains registration by reading current literature and attending professional continuing education meetings.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in the field of dietetics including courses in food preparation and service.
• Certification from the American Dietary Association preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a related field of dietary work.
• A satisfactory combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.