Outpatient Certified Advanced Nutrition Coordinator-13120-002

Job description

Under the direction of Clinical Nutrition leadership (Senior Director, Director, Clinical Nutrition Manager), the Outpatient Certified Advanced Nutrition Coordinator (CANC) is responsible for activities that support patient focused care within their clinical specialty area. The CANC is an advanced and certified expert in his/her specialty and leads nutrition services in their designated ambulatory practice. The CANC coordinates activities for the practice, identifies performance opportunities, and supports the goals of the program. The CANC adheres to department/hospital philosophies, standards, objectives, and policies and procedures. 1. Demonstrates expertise in a clinical focus area with advanced credential. Exhibits innovative thinking in developing care plans for patients within practice. 2. Evaluates the nutritional status of the patients by reviewing pertinent information obtained from the electronic medical record and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Applies advanced practice experience, credential, and knowledge of nutrition screening and assessment to coordinate and provide medical nutrition therapy by developing and implementing individualized nutrition care plans...