SUMMARY:
The Registered Dietician plans, organizes, conducts and evaluates all nutritional components of
health.
MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructs individuals and families in nutritional principles, diet, food selection and food
preparation. Provides medical nutrition therapy for nutrition related medical disorders
based on assessment of nutritional needs.
The dietitian performs the following:
o Assessment of nutrition and educational needs
o Planning and teaching of behavioral change process
o Implementation of education/nutrition plan
o Documentation of MNT and follow-up with primary care provider
o Evaluation of MNT based on outcome criteria
Provides consultation to and works with community groups.
Coordinates with Nooksack Tribal department staff in conducting health, nutrition and
physical activity programs.
Plans or participates in development of program proposals for funding.
Conducts or participates in In-Service Education and consultation with professional staff and
supporting personnel of own related organizations.
Evaluates food service systems and makes recommendation for conformance level that will
provide optimal nutritional component upon request.
Performs duties of Nooksack WIC Nutritionist.
Other duties may be assigned.
More Information: https://nooksacktribe.org/departments/humanresources/