Health Educator (Dietitian) - Parenting Center

St. Tammany Parish Hospital•Covington, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. The Health Educator is a registered clinical dietician or licensed health care professional responsible for identifying, developing, and presenting appropriate training and education about health, nutrition, and wellness to meet the needs of the community. Additionally, implementing and overseeing a family-centered childhood obesity program in partnership with our physicians to include patient assessment, nutrition and behavioral plans, physical activity counseling, and follow up. Once employed, training provided to obtain and maintain certifications to be a Child Passenger Safety Technician, a Safe Sitter instructor, and a CPR instructor from American Heart Association. As a team member, may also serve as the primary point of contact for members and visitors, providing a welcoming environment and excellent customer service; organize, implement, and participate as STHS representative to promote services and serve as a resource at special events including Health Fairs, car seat inspection events, fundraisers, and expos; and administrative duties such as answering phones, taking payments, and entering general data. Services are provided primarily during weekdays with occasional evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, or Food and Nutrition.
Registered Dietitian (RD) credentialed by Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) by Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition.
Computer technology skills to be able to develop presentations that may include PowerPoint, Video, and/or hands on demonstrations.
Excellent interpersonal skills to provide consistent customer/patient focus showing courtesy and respect.
Must be flexible and a team player willing to perform other duties needed that may not be in job description.
Must be able to work evenings and Saturdays, average 1-2 per month.
Must be able to coordinate activities and organize work in an efficient and timely manner.
Must be able to evaluate and establish priorities.
Must be able to establish goals and objectives.
Must be capable of performing the day-to-day routine activities of the department.
Moderate lifting required, depending on course assignment, and transporting required.
Must possess good physical health.
Standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.
Lifting at least 20 pounds is required.
Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Nice To Haves

One year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Identifying, developing, and presenting appropriate training and education about health, nutrition, and wellness to meet the needs of the community.
Implementing and overseeing a family-centered childhood obesity program in partnership with physicians, including patient assessment, nutrition and behavioral plans, physical activity counseling, and follow-up.
Obtaining and maintaining certifications to be a Child Passenger Safety Technician, a Safe Sitter instructor, and a CPR instructor from American Heart Association.
Serving as the primary point of contact for members and visitors, providing a welcoming environment and excellent customer service.
Organizing, implementing, and participating as STHS representative to promote services and serve as a resource at special events including Health Fairs, car seat inspection events, fundraisers, and expos.
Performing administrative duties such as answering phones, taking payments, and entering general data.