Pediatric Nutrition Support Specialist (Telehealth)

INAAP; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks a Nutrition Specialist to assess patients’ nutrition status and to develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition care plans. The role includes education for patients, families and the community, and training dietetic interns and students.

Responsibilities include conducting nutrition counseling, and delivering evidence-based nutrition practice, with telehealth capabilities and close collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in Tennessee or eligible for licensure.
• Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Minimum educational requirement: Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition status and perform nutrition-focused physical exams.
• Develop, implement and evaluate nutrition care plans for patients at nutrition risk.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families and communities.
• Train dietetic interns and health care students.

Skills

Patient Counseling

Nutrition Therapy

Dietetic Patient Assessment

Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks a Nutrition Specialist to assess patients’ nutrition status and to develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition care plans. The role includes education for patients, families and the community, and training dietetic interns and students.

Responsibilities include conducting nutrition counseling, and delivering evidence-based nutrition practice, with telehealth capabilities and close collaboration with the care team.