Recurrent -PRN SR Nutritionist-SON Combest Program

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond.

This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values‑based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

A job that provides training and support to the new FT DEC SR Nutritionist to include nutritional, diabetes education and services to patients of the TTUHSC SON Combest Wellness Center. This involves an appointment for infrequent temporary work where the employee is called in as needed.

• Provide nutritional and diabetes education and services to patients of the TTUHSC SON Combest Wellness Center.
• Provide nutritional assessment to create individual healthcare goals and education plans for patients.
• Provide appropriate interventions to patients referred by primary care providers.
• Conduct individual and group education for weight loss, diabetes, stress management, and mindfulness.
• Provide individual and group educational activities to patients and deliver mental health services.
• Collaborate with patients to develop an individualized program of health promotion and self‑management goals.
• Educate patients about health care and treatment options, programs, and resources.
• Initiate coordination, scheduling, and delivery of diabetes education services.
• Participate as an active member of the inter‑professional collaborative practice team (IPCP).
• Ensure compliance with specialty area licensing Board, TTUHSC policies, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Meet patient data entry timelines in the EHR (Electronic Health Record) system prescribed by the institution and department.

May be required to conduct specialty training.

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from an approved accredited university. Two years’ experience in a clinical setting.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Certified diabetes educator credentialed.
• Have experience providing educational classes.

Resume / CV

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full‑time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother‑Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state‑of‑the‑art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Part Time

Hourly

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills

Compensation is…