Manager of HIV Nutrition Program at Community Healthcare Network Inc

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nutrition Education, Counseling, Nutritional Care Plans, Patient Monitoring, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, HIV Medical Nutrition Therapy, Workshop Facilitation, Confidentiality, Team Collaboration, Cultural Competence, Report Documentation, Educational Presentations, Policy Development, Bilingual Skills, Clinical Experience

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The HIV Nutritionist Manger oversees the HIV Nutrition Program, working directly with a diverse HIV-positive patient population, providing nutrition education and counseling in both individual and group settings, and working as part of a clinical team to provide coordinated care (medical, educational, and social services). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Functions: 1. Evaluates and monitors the nutritional status of patients living with HIV/AIDS. 2. Conducts HIV-related nutrition education and counseling sessions. 3. Organizes and develops nutritional care plans and individualized therapeutic diets as needed. 4. Completes necessary reports and forms and document patient services in the appropriate medical record. 5. Facilitates related services for health center clients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy. 6. Organizes, reviews, and distributes HIV nutrition education materials and patient screening forms. 7. Serves as a resource and educator of HIV nutrition to the clinical and social service staff. 8. Attends conferences and participates in trainings/informal sessions as requested by the Director of Nutrition. 9. Works closely with HIV providers, treatment adherence, case management, and social service staff, to improve patient services. 10. Conferences with the Director of Nutrition as necessary to seek consultation and share information that is pertinent to patient care. 11. Participates in clinic and central office team meetings as designated. 12. Plans and facilitates educational presentations and workshops for the agency. 13. Compliance with Employee Health Services. 14. Participates in the development of HIV Nutrition program policies 15. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Nutrition Certificate/License required: RD/RDE preferred with New York State Certification Bachelors Degree in Nutrition KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: * 1 to 3 years nutritional experience in a clinical/community health setting * Experience or training in HIV Medical Nutrition Therapy * Ability to develop and facilitate nutrition education workshops * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Strong interpersonal skills * Bilingual in the language of the community being served a plus * Interest in and conviction of purpose and aims for all programs in the Agency * Respect for the rights of individuals to make their own decisions about their medical care * Ability to communicate easily and display a cordial manner towards individuals from a variety of socio-economic, cultural, and religious backgrounds PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: 1. Ability to stand, walk or sit for an extended period of time. 2. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. 3. Ability to see within normal parameters 4. Ability to hear within normal range 5. Noise level is moderate 6. Deal with agitated clients 7. Extended periods of time at a computer 8. Possible exposure to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens The physical requirements described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made, whenever possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

The Manager of the HIV Nutrition Program oversees nutrition education and counseling for HIV-positive patients, developing individualized care plans and collaborating with a clinical team. They also serve as a resource for staff and participate in policy development and educational presentations.