MNT Nutritionist

Sagility • Paducah, KY

2d • $22 - $27

About The Position

Performs work of moderate to complex nutrition case management of medically high risk individuals including physician prescribed dietary and nutrition regimens and intensive counseling (Medical Nutrition Therapy/MNT). Under close supervision performs work of moderate to complex nutrition case management of medically high risk individuals including physician prescribed dietary and nutrition regimens and intensive counseling (Medical Nutrition Therapy/MNT).

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Kentucky State Board of Licensure and Certification as provided in KRS 310.021 or be certified as a Certified Nutritionist (CN) by the Kentucky State Board of Licensure and Certification as provided in KRS 310.031.
• Must maintain current licensure and certification.
• Must complete required annual updates.
• Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs work of moderate to complex management in the application of nutrition judgment and skill.
• Participates in on the job training activities to deliver basic nutrition and MNT services (group and/or individual contact) based upon programmatic skills, competencies and requirements.
• Assesses basic and/or MNT nutrition status of individuals and develops a basic and/or MNT nutrition plan appropriate for each client or client group according to programmatic criteria.
• Interprets current research regarding basic nutrition and MNT and provides technical assistance and consultation for other health care professionals.
• Obtains National Provider Identification (NPI) number for reimbursement for MNT services.
• Other responsibilities may include assessing community nutrition needs; developing and implementing community events and programs; collaborating with state and community agencies; planning and delivering in-service training and education for public health personnel.
• Maintains quality of services in accordance with agency policies and as outlined in the WIC & Nutrition Manual and Administrative Reference (AR).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed