Job Description

Job Location: Health & Human Services - El Paso, TX 79907
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Bachelor's Degree
Salary Range: $62,666.00 - $101,833.00 Salary
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Healthcare and Social AssistancePOSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for developing, implementing, and collaborating in multidisciplinary team-based approach between clinical services and community-based nutrition programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments and provides individualized counseling for clients with complex health conditions;
- Develops and implements evidence-based nutrition interventions, including individualized meal plans, to address chronic disease and health risks;
- Monitors and evaluates client progress, providing follow-up care and communicating nutrition status and recommendations to referring providers;
- Document encounters in the patient Electronic Health Record (EHR) software to meet standards for billing on a timely basis (e.g., ADA, CMS);
- Serves as a subject matter expert on multidisciplinary teams, supporting coordinated nutrition strategies for prevention and disease management.
- Identifies nutrition-related trends and risk factor data which informs service development, early intervention strategies, and program improvement.
- Collects and documents data as necessary for reports or grant requirements;
- Participates in outreach and engagement efforts to promote services;
- Practices cultural sensitivity by respecting cultural nuances of traditional foods into nutrition recommendations whenever possible;
- Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field; credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) and licensed in the State of Texas; Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in clinical setting, public health, or community nutrition; Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and be insurable; Must be able to successfully pass a post-offer drug screen and criminal history background check.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledgeable of medical nutrition therapy principles and concepts; Knowledge of  nutrition across the life span; knowledge of public health concepts, food safety and quality standards; Knowledge of human behavior and methods for effecting behavior change; Knowledge of population trends and community assessment; Ability to communicate effectively; Ability to work independently and as part of a team-based approach; Must have good organizational skills; Must have good time management skills; Must be familiar with nutrition related ICD-10, CPT, and Healthcare Common Procedure Codes; Must have Microsoft Office applications skills; Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form; Must have good analytical skills; Ability to maintain confidential client information; Ability to obtain BLS/CPR and Food Handler’s permit; Must be culturally sensitive to minority (especially Native American) populations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds.  The vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
This description is a summary of principle responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties which may be assigned.