Dietician, Specialty - Metairie

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At LCMC Health, we are seeking a dedicated Dietician, Specialty to join our team. This role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to lean into your calling and make an authentic impact in the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a supportive environment where you can thrive and grow, offering diverse benefits that cater to the unique needs of our workforce. LCMC Health is deeply rooted in the New Orleans community, striving to bring wellness through community health services and accessible medical innovations. If you are passionate about making a difference and believe in giving a little extra, you will find yourself a perfect fit here.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Dietetics, nutrition or related field.
Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Licensed through the State of Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition.
Requires good oral/written communication skills.
Must exhibit professionalism, respect therapeutic boundaries, have cultural competency, as well as self-motivation and self-awareness.
Experience working on intra-disciplinary team consisting of medical and mental health providers.
Knowledge of nutrition related labs needed.

Nice To Haves

Advanced experience with and interest in the treatment of eating disorders, weight management, Endocrine disorders, and multidisciplinary teams.
Maintains continuing education hours as outlined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
3 years Clinical dietetics experience preferred.
Additional specialty training related to assigned clinical area preferred.
Specialty certification is required within 3 years of hire.
Inpatient and outpatient dietary management preferred.
Availability for cross coverage between units for continuum care preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of nutrition and counseling practices.
Complete individual personalized nutritional assessments and coordinate on-going nutritional care in recovery.
Provide nutritional counseling education for clients and/or their families.
Participate in care coordination and treatment planning.
Assist in meal planning and preparation for client meetings.
Lead and facilitate group nutrition classes on assigned topics.
Communicate compassionately, effectively and enthusiastically with clients and/or families.
Develop and maintain nutrition education materials and clinical procedures up to date with current research and practice.
Demonstrate basic computer skills with a working knowledge of various software programs and electronic medical record charting.
Complete assessments, screens, and follow-ups in a thorough and comprehensive manner, in accordance with departmental and professional standards of care, including diet/intake histories, lab values, patient disease knowledge, drug-nutrient interactions and recommendations.
Educate patients in a thorough and effective manner.
Communicate and monitor implementation of the nutritional care plan with multidisciplinary team members.
Assist with discharge planning on inpatients.
Participate in health care team conferences and rounds assigned.
Maintain age and disease-specific clinical knowledge and skills.
Assist diet office with menu options if needed, specifically for patients with special diets and food allergies.
Communicate with the Dietary staff regarding pertinent patient care, departmental performance and organizational issues as needed.
Initiate diet and laboratory orders within scope.
Maintain up-to-date patient education materials for the assigned areas. Update and/or develop education materials as needed.
Serve on hospital committees as needed and requested.
Actively participate in QAPI projects as requested.
Participate in collaboration of care and marketing to area providers.
Utilize technology effectively and efficiently for scheduling, communications, and record keeping.
Maintain accurate records and complete documentation in a timely manner.
Participate in social media and web campaigns, advertising, and promotion.
Using evidence-based weight-inclusive practices, conduct nutrition assessments, interventions, and follow-up in a patient-centered manner for patients referred by area providers.
Collaborate with a team of providers, dietitians and Psychologists.
Participate in case conferences with interdisciplinary teams for patient care (mental health, primary care, etc).
Provide support for diabetes and nutrition group education programs, and in some cases develop, maintain, and conduct group education programs.
Utilize motivational interviewing (MI) skills to support patients in a patient-centered manner.