Public Health Nutritionist

Location: Shiprock, New Mexico.
Position: Full-time

Duties:

• Provide outpatient and occasional inpatient public health nutrition services.
• Offer individualized medical nutrition therapy, including education on diabetes management and prevention.
• Conduct group and individual diabetes education sessions and provide guidance for patients using glucose monitoring systems.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary diabetes education team, including nurses, pharmacists, vision technicians, and exercise specialists.
• Contribute to wellness programs, including adolescent wellness camps.
• Perform nutrition consultations and provide education for hospital inpatients, as required.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient records.
• Adhere to facility policies and HIPAA standards for patient care and record management.

Requirements:

• Registered Dietitian license through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Preferred: Certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).
• Proof of immunizations (e.g., flu and SARS-COV-2 vaccinations).