Clinical Dietitian

Baptist • Jackson, MS

3d

About The Position

Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients according to the Nutrition Care Process and in adherence to policies and procedures. Serves as a nutrition resource to hospital staff, BMHCS, and the community, and assists in directing clinical support staff through coordination and leadership. Under the general direction of the Director, Assistant Director, or designee, the Clinical Dietitian is responsible for clinical services at BMH 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Some overtime and callback are required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of BMH protocols and methods, normally acquired through a 2–4 week orientation.
• Completion of a program meeting requirements leading to registration by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• Registration, or registry eligibility, by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association. Registry-eligible personnel must obtain registration within one year to retain employment as a Clinical Dietitian.
• Licensure as an LDN by the State of Mississippi.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential; registry eligibility is also noted.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients and initiate the Nutrition Care Process systematically and continuously in compliance with established standards.
• Develop and select appropriate teaching materials and methods; assess learners and educate patients, clients, significant others, hospital staff, and the general public, ensuring timely completion and understanding.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams and committees and communicate patients’ nutritional needs and issues to support positive quality-of-care outcomes.
• Participate in developing and implementing performance-improvement and quality-initiative indicators to improve nutrition care, patient and cafeteria food service, and budgetary performance.
• Maintain a friendly and professional appearance and conduct when interacting with healthcare providers, workers, patients, and visitors, in accordance with hospital service standards.
• Complete assigned goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed