Bariatric Nutritionist

Description

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Summary:
Responsible for the management of preoperative and postoperative bariatric surgery patients at Rex Surgical Specialists, specifically within the Bariatric Surgery Program; Responsible for seeing other, non-bariatric surgical patients as well. Performs initial nutrition assessment and follow up education with bariatric patients, as well as teaches pre-operative nutrition classes. This position requires extensive knowledge in the treatment of obesity and the use of behavioral modalities to effect change. The dietitian must possess strong interpersonal skills and teaching skills to communicate information to patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities:
1. Maintains an environment of safety for patients, self and others
2. Assesses and educates preoperative and postoperative bariatric surgery patients individually and in groups
3. Develops nutrition care plans utilizing clinical, biochemical, and socio-economic and psychosocial factors
4. Communicates with multidisciplinary staff (inpatient and outpatient) regarding any nutrition related issues influencing the overall progress of the bariatric patient; participates in patient care meetings to discuss patient care issues
5. Interprets, evaluates and utilizes pertinent research in obesity to assist in "best practice" outcomes for the bariatric patient
6. Participates in program events, including information sessions, bariatric forums, and support groups as well as grocery store tours and cooking classes
7. Participates in staff meetings, with regard to program standards, improvement, and problem solving with patient issues
8. Responsible for promoting positive nutrition outcomes to support/maintain Centers of Excellence status
9. Performs other duties as assigned

Education Requirements:
* Baccalaureate Degree; Masters degree preferred.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Currently Registered (RD) and Licensed Dietitian(LDN) in the state of North Carolina

Professional Experience Requirements:
* A minimum of 2 years experience in counseling, behavior modification techniques and group facilitation. Experience working with the bariatric population

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
* This position requires extensive knowledge in the treatment of obesity and the use of behavioral modalities to effect change. The dietitian must possess strong interpersonal skills and teaching skills to communicate information to patients and colleagues.

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex NC Surgery-Bariatrics

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $25.94 - $37.29 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.