Outpatient Clinical Dietitian - Nutritional Services - St. Mary

Ochsner LSU Health System • Shreveport, LA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This job coordinates the nutritional care of patients. Completes nutritional assessments, prepares nutrition care plans, recommends nutritional therapies, and monitors the effectiveness of nutritional care. Provides nutrition education to promote improved health and complies with regulatory requirements. Conducts and participates in community education, marketing, and public relations efforts. Attends committee meetings as assigned. Participates in in-services and continuing education programs. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong personal commitment to professional development and maintaining clinical services that are evidence based.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess nutritional status and develop appropriate care plans based on problems identified.
• Excellent 0rganizational and prioritization skills to meet frequent deadlines.
• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Minimum Education Required - Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field
• Minimum Work Experience Required - None
• Applicant must meet the examination eligibility requirements to become a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics AND must be provisionally licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist with LBEDN.
• Upon hire, Employee must successfully pass the registration exam and become licensed within 12 months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Education Required - Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field
• Preferred Work Experience Required - None Preferred - 1 year clinical work experience with knowledge of normal and therapeutic nutrition, nutrition screening and support principles, and modified diets
• Preferred Certifications Required - Registered Dietitian status with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Current licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist status with LBEDN
• Preferred - Certification in specialty area
• Preferred - 1 year clinical work experience with knowledge of normal and therapeutic nutrition, nutrition screening and support principles, and modified diets

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients’ nutritional needs and creates nutrition care plans.
• Provides nutritional education and counseling.
• Documents records completely and accurately.
• Supports departmental goals.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees