HIV Nutrition Specialist & Care Coordinator

Southeast Health District - District 9-2; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health District - District 9-2 is seeking a nutrition professional to evaluate HIV patients’ nutritional status and provide tailored nutrition therapy. You will coordinate care for high-risk patients, educate staff and the community, and maintain thorough documentation. Travel may be required.

The role emphasizes evidence-based HIV nutrition practices, collaboration with the care team, and involvement in quality improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or closely related field required and verification statement of completion of an accredited didactic program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate nutritional status of HIV patients using biochemical, anthropometric, physical, and dietary data and provide nutritional care/therapies.
• Coordinate services for high-risk patients through case management and care coordination.
• Educate clinic personnel, patients, and the community about nutrition and dietetics as needed.
• Maintain written documentation and participate in quality improvement activities.
• May require travel.

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management, or a closely related field

Verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

Job description

Southeast Health District - District 9-2 is seeking a nutrition professional to evaluate HIV patients’ nutritional status and provide tailored nutrition therapy. You will coordinate care for high-risk patients, educate staff and the community, and maintain thorough documentation. Travel may be required.

The role emphasizes evidence-based HIV nutrition practices, collaboration with the care team, and involvement in quality improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes.