Bariatric Nutrition Coordinator - Full time - Marina Hospital

Job Description

We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for an exceptionally dedicated professional to join our team as a Bariatric Nutrition Coordinator. This role is integral to our mission of delivering flawless nutritional care to our bariatric patients. You will have the chance to work with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic and encouraging environment, ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

In the role of Bariatric Nutrition Coordinator, you will:

• Plan and provide nutritional care to bariatric patients, both before and after surgery.
• Perform comprehensive pre and postoperative assessments.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team members to ensure safe and accurate delivery of care.
• Provide individual and group nutritional education classes, focusing on pre-operative and postoperative diet progression and vitamin supplementation.
• Serve as a resource for research-based bariatric nutrition recommendations to the bariatric team.
• Coordinate the program website and social media blog to provide nutritional guidelines for bariatric patients.
• Participate in monthly support groups and team meetings.
• Apply independent clinical judgment under the supervision of leadership.
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Health Sciences, or equivalent experience, is required.
• A Master's Degree in Nutrition or Health Sciences, or relevant equivalent experience, is preferred.
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of prior experience in weight management as a Registered Dietitian in a healthcare setting - preferred.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Dietitian - required.
• Weight Management Certification - required within 90 days.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - required within 30 days.
• Membership in the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - preferred.