Dietitian Part Time

Iberia Medical Center•New Iberia, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors. IMC is looking to hire a Part Time - Registered Dietitian. The Dietitian is responsible for overall patient nutritional care and outpatient nutrition counseling under the Food Service Director and Assistant Manager. Must be self guided and motivated.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in coursework approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
Proof of passing the national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Participates in continuing educational requirements to maintain registration.
Louisiana Licensed dietitian status.
Must be self guided and motivated.

Responsibilities

Assesses patients nutritional status
Provides appropriate patient education for inpatients
Update diet manual and education materials
Performance improvement input
Cardiac / DM education classes participation
Outpatient Nutrition Education
Parenteral / enteral nutrition
Helps maintain high standards of safety and sanitation through supervisors and observation
Participates in patient care plan meetings, support groups as requested or deemed necessary, and Dietary Department management meetings
Directs Diet Techs in daily duties and offers in-service education
Accepts assigned duties (non-routine) in a cooperative manner