Nutrition Director jobs in Florence, AL

Nutrition Director directs and oversees all aspects of an organization's or institution's nutrition guidelines and initiatives. Oversees institution of basic nutrition plans including individualized menu plans and monitors intake and acceptance of meals, snacks, and supplements. Being a Nutrition Director monitors and ensures proper nutrition education is provided. May oversee menu planning or food service operations. Additionally, Nutrition Director requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Typically reports to top management. The Nutrition Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Nutrition Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 08102023-49021
  • State of TN
  • Selmer, TN FULL_TIME
  • Job Information

    State of Tennessee Job Information
    Opening Date/Time
    Thur 08/10/2023 12:00AM Central Time

    Closing Date/Time
    Wed 08/23/2023 11:59PM Central Time

    Salary (Monthly)
    $3,150.00 - $3,942.00

    Salary (Annually)
    $37,800.00 - $47,304.00

    Job Type
    Full-Time

    City, State Location
    Selmer, TN

    Department
    Health


    LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, LOCAL HEALTH DIVISION, MCNAIRY COUNTY

    Qualifications



    Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including 9 quarter hours in human nutrition, 4 quarter hours in human anatomy or physiology, and 4 quarter hours in education, psychology, or counseling.

    Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

    Examination Method: Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.

    Note: A transcript is required for proper evaluation for this class.


    Summary


    Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for nutrition education work of routine difficulty; and performs related work as required.

    Distinguishing Features: An employee in this class provides general nutrition counseling and educational services to local health department staff and clients and community organizations in an assigned county area. This class differs from Nutritionist 1 in that incumbents of the latter provide therapeutic nutrition counseling to high-risk clients, possess active status as a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and may supervise incumbents of this class.


    Responsibilities


    Making Decisions and Solving Problems:
    • Certifies patients who meet criteria and documents in medical records to provide appropriate services.
    • Develops and documents appropriate nutrition plan of care to comply with program guidelines and practice standards.
    • Assigns appropriate supplemental food packages to comply with program guidelines.
    Analyzing Data or Information:
    • Compares patient data and information against program nutrition risk criteria to determine program eligibility.
    • Analyzes medical information including hemoglobin/hematocrit, anthropometric data and other nutrition-related information, as required.
    • Evaluate progress on nutrition goals utilizing patient input to determine patient stage of change.
    Getting Information:
    • Consults with health care providers to obtain relevant information regarding patient care.
    • Interviews patients to assess their literacy level, cultural background and readiness to learn.
    • Collects nutrition-related data to determine the patient's stages of change and goals.
    Training and Teaching Others:
    • Conveys information on breastfeeding techniques and other nutrition issues by using multiple media to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors.
    • Develops and provides a variety of teaching strategies and tools, including posters or lesson plans, to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors, as needed.
    • Serves as the nutrition advisor on multi-agency committees by providing nutrition information.

    Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:
    • Assesses nutrition-related information using approved programs processes to ensure compliance with standards.
    • Determines patient eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) to comply with program guidelines.

    Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:


    • Maintains knowledge of community resources to provide referrals and resources to the public.
    • Communicates with community stakeholders to offer medical and social services assistance to patients.
    • Promotes community nutrition and education activities for healthy lifestyle behavior changes.

    Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings:


    • Performs home visits to observe and assess general nutrition needs.
    • Monitors patient's progress to achieve nutrition goals.

    Performing Administrative Activities:


    • Documents information associated with the patient's nutrition care plan and education provided into the patient record according to policies and guidelines.

    Documenting / Recording Information:


    • Enters information into patient chart in written or electronic form.

    Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:


    • Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.

    Processing Information:


    • Performs calculations to determine patient risk criteria such as body mass index, appropriate nutrition intake, gestational age and estimated date of delivery.

    Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:


    • Interprets and explains nutrition data and risk to patients to promote behavior change and comply with programs guidelines.

    Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material:


    • Inspects and cleans breastfeeding equipment.

    Interacting With Computers:


    • Uses office software including but not limited to word processing programs, presentation software, web-based programs and search engines.

    Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:


    • Communicates with supervisors and co-workers using multiple media to effectively relay work-related information.

    Monitoring and Controlling Resources:


    • Monitors and inventories resources related to infant feeding such as breastfeeding aids and infant formula according to policies and program guidelines, as required.

    Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:


    • Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work in an efficient manner.

    Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:


    • Attends required trainings in order to stay up-to-date with current knowledge and policies.


    Competencies

    Competencies:

    • Action Oriented
    • Interpersonal Savvy
    • Listening
    • Written Communication
    • Customer Focus
    • Approachability
    • Problem Solving
    • Time Management
    • Self-Development
    • Presentation Skills

    Knowledge:


    • Customer and Personal Service
    • Mathematics
    • Psychology
    • Biology
    • Sociology and Anthropology

    Skills:


    • Critical Thinking
    • Reading Comprehension
    • Speaking
    • Writing
    • Active Listening
    • Instructing

    Abilities:


    • Written Comprehension
    • Written Expression
    • Oral Expression
    • Problem Sensitivity
    • Finger Dexterity
    • Speech Clarity
    • Auditory Attention
    • Oral Comprehension
    • Speech Recognition


    Tools & Equipment

    • Computer
    • Telephone
    • Fax Machine
    • Printer
    • Scanner
    • Copy Machine
    • Calculator
    • Electronic Devices


    TN Driver Standards

    State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

    • A valid driver's license
    • For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

    Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

    **Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

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Clinical Dietitian-Clinical Nutrition- Helen Keller Hospital-FT-1st shift
  • HH Health System
  • Sheffield, AL OTHER
  • Overview Provides medical nutrition care to patients through nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention and education utilizing evidence based guidelines. Develops care plans with appropriate follo...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Clinical Dietitian-Clinical Nutrition- Helen Keller Hospital-FT-1st shift
  • Huntsville Hospital Health System
  • Sheffield, AL OTHER
  • Overview Provides medical nutrition care to patients through nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention and education utilizing evidence based guidelines. Develops care plans with appropriate follo...
  • 1 Month Ago

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School Nutrition Program: West Hardin Elementary School – Part-time in School Cafeteria
  • Hardin County Schools
  • Savannah, TN PART_TIME
  • Hardin County Schools Job Posting School Nutrition Program Posting Date: March 11, 2024 Position: School Nutrition Program: West Hardin Elementary School - Part-time Job in School Cafeteria – 4 hours ...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Maintenance Director
  • Genesis HealthCare
  • Muscle Shoals, AL FULL_TIME
  • Genesis HealthCare is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are cha...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Director of Nursing
  • Ahava Healthcare
  • Adamsville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Director of Nursing Adamsville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a leading senior care provider dedicated to providing a compassionate, patient-centered health care experience through a culture ...
  • 24 Days Ago

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PRN Temporary Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Overview Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is now hiring temporary Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide in you...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PRN Temporary Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide
  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Overview Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is now hiring temporary Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide in you...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Surgical Float RN
  • Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg
  • Lawrenceburg, TN
  • 03130 Surgical Float RN STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job Description Report to the Director, the staff RN is a professional care g...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN-OB Night Shift
  • Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg
  • Lawrenceburg, TN
  • 03131 Night Shift RN Women's Services STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job Description 12.17.20 Night Shift RN will report to the Dire...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN-Surgery/OR
  • Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg
  • Lawrenceburg, TN
  • 03130 RN OR/Surgical Services STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job Description Report to the Director, the staff RN is a professional ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN-OB
  • Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg
  • Lawrenceburg, TN
  • 03131 RN Women's Services STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job Description 12.17.20 Report to the Director, the staff RN is a professi...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • MUSCLE SHOALS, AL
  • Overview: Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, ...
  • 3/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • MUSCLE SHOALS, AL
  • Overview: Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, ...
  • 3/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

Florence is a city in, and the county seat of, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States, in the state's northwest corner. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 39,319. Florence is the largest and principal city of the Florence-Muscle Shoals Metropolitan Statistical Area (which includes Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia metropolitan areas in Colbert and Lauderdale counties). Florence is considered northwestern Alabama's primary economic hub. Annual tourism events include the W. C. Handy Music Festival in the summer and the Renaissance Faire in the fall. Landmarks in Flo...
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