PRN Dietitian

Compass Group • Lake Charles, LA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Morrison Healthcare is hiring a PRN Dietitian at CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital, a 230-bed acute care medical center in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The role provides Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition education in an acute care setting, working with a collaborative team to support patient outcomes through evidence-based nutrition care. The schedule is PRN and hourly, based on staffing need.

The Dietitian performs comprehensive nutritional assessments, develops individualized care plans, educates patients, families, staff, and the community on nutrition and lifestyle strategies, and applies current research in accordance with the diet manual, company policies, and facility protocols. The role also contributes to quality and performance improvement initiatives, partners with food service management to support patient satisfaction and service goals, and may educate and train staff and dietetic interns.

Morrison Healthcare and Compass Group offer professional development and career growth opportunities, including RDN growth programs, nutrition education webinars with free CEUs, specialization, leadership development, and cross-functional career paths. Healthcare experience is preferred, and new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or eligible to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) examination.
• Licensed Dietitian, or willing to obtain licensure, in the state of practice as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience is preferred; new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans to promote recovery and improve health outcomes.
• Provide nutrition and lifestyle education to patients, families, staff, and the community.
• Apply current research in accordance with the diet manual, company policies, and facility protocols.
• Contribute to Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives to advance patient care and clinical excellence.
• Partner with the food service management team to help achieve patient satisfaction and service goals.
• Support staff and dietetic interns through education and training, as applicable.

Benefits

• Career advancement and growth programs tailored to RDNs.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) through a nutrition education webinar series.
• Ongoing education, resources, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Associates may be eligible for additional paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

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