JOB To assess the nutritional status of prenatal patients and develop a plan of care that will meet their nutritional needs and result in an optimal pregnancy outcome. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Certify the patient in WIC if eligibility criteria are met. Document the assessment and care plan in the Crossroads system. Document the plan and patient’s response to the plan in Crossroads and provide feedback. Assign food packages as needed to WIC clients.
Assess the nutritional status of all maternity clinic prenatal patients by collecting and evaluating anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary, and eco-social data. Develop an individualized nutrition care plan based on the assessment findings and assist each patient in understanding and implementing the plan through counseling, discussion, audiovisual tools, and printed educational materials. Provide ongoing follow-up to monitor the patient’s progress, ensure compliance, and adjust the care plan as needed. Reassess and modify the plan as the patient’s condition or needs change. Document all assessments, care plans, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record.
Develop therapeutic nutrition care plans for nutritionally high-risk prenatal patients. High-risk status may be the primary concern or secondary to underlying medical conditions. Common risk factors include adolescence, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, anemia, renaldisease, irregular weight gain patterns, and substance use. Document individualized care plans in the electronic medical record, reassessing andmodifyingthe plan as the patient’s condition or risk factors change. Monitor and document the patient’s response to the care plan and provide appropriate feedback to support adherence and improved pregnancy outcomes.
Participate in monthly WIC and maternity staff meetings to coordinate nutrition procedures, goals, and patient care plans with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and social workers. Present updated nutrition information that may be applied in maternal care.
In the event of a disaster, you may be required to assist as needed. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Deputy Director, or Health Director.
