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Bariatric Nutrition Coordinator - Full time - Marina Hospital
Job Description
We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for an exceptionally dedicated professional to join our team as a Bariatric Nutrition Coordinator. This role is integral to our mission of delivering flawless nutritional care to our bariatric patients. You will have the chance to work with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic and encouraging environment, ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
In the role of Bariatric Nutrition Coordinator, you will:
- Plan and provide nutritional care to bariatric patients, both before and after surgery.
- Perform comprehensive pre and postoperative assessments.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team members to ensure safe and accurate delivery of care.
- Provide individual and group nutritional education classes, focusing on pre-operative and postoperative diet progression and vitamin supplementation.
- Serve as a resource for research-based bariatric nutrition recommendations to the bariatric team.
- Coordinate the program website and social media blog to provide nutritional guidelines for bariatric patients.
- Participate in monthly support groups and team meetings.
- Apply independent clinical judgment under the supervision of leadership.
Qualifications
Education:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Health Sciences, or equivalent experience, is required.
- A Master's Degree in Nutrition or Health Sciences, or relevant equivalent experience, is preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of prior experience in weight management as a Registered Dietitian in a healthcare setting - preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Registered Dietitian - required.
- Weight Management Certification - required within 90 days.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - required within 30 days.
- Membership in the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - preferred.
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