This position will work in female/maternal health and provide medical nutrition therapy to women who receive care in the OB/GYN practices.

· Works collaboratively with another RD and a multi-disciplinary health team to promote wellness, maintain current health, and/or intervene in acute or chronic illness in the OB/GYN population

· Utilizes the Nutrition Care Process to provide quality care to patients requiring specialized nutrition support

· Acts within the scope of practice and is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high standards of care provided by JHACH

· Experience in Gestational Diabetes helpful

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Assesses the nutritional status and needs of patients and advises the interdisciplinary team toward development of a plan of care

· Plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates nutritional interventions based on the assessment of the patient to achieve progress toward desired clinical outcomes

· Counsels patient and family regarding nutritional care plan to facilitate their collaboration and understanding of nutritional needs

· Documents expected outcomes or measurable goals, interventions performed and response to assist clinical practitioners including physicians in care coordination

· Interprets, evaluates, and utilizes pertinent current research related to nutritional care, and presents to the interdisciplinary team as appropriate to communicate evidenced based nutritional care

· Participates in quality improvement activities related to patient assignment to improve process and outcomes to patients

· Participates in the education of medical providers and clinical staff to communicate best nutritional practice

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university
• Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• At least 3 years in a clinical setting
• Ability to travel between Central Phoenix and Ahwatukee locations