Nutritionist I, WIC (Nacogdoches)

Nutritionist I, WIC (Nacogdoches)

Nacogdoches, Texas, United States

Allied Health

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2401546

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in related field. No experience required.

JOB SUMMARY:

Nutritionist I provides nutritional information and services to patients, families, and interest

groups.

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and evaluates nutritional programs.

• Develops and implements plan of care and correlates with other health services.

• Evaluates patient's nutritional care and provides follow-up continuity of care.

• Instructs patients and families in nutritional principles, diet, food selection and economics.

• Provides consultation to and works with community groups.

• Maintains records of all individuals counseled.

• Adheres to internal controls established for department.

• Performs related duties as required.

Preferred:

Spanish speaking is preferred, but not required.

Travel or floating to other locations:

Yes, position requires travel for training and coverage and thus, candidate must be willing to travel.

Shift:

Nights and weekends possible. Must be will to work until at least 6 pm for clinic hours, with flexibility if client needs require later or weekends.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation