Internal Agency Pediatric Dietitian Afternoon/Weekend

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian/Internal Agency position is a temporary, full-time assignment. The dietitian formulates and implements optimal nutrition therapy, evaluates outcomes for assigned patients, and coordinates nutritional care with other disciplines. The role follows the Nutrition Care Process, delivers medical nutrition therapy, and works as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary and Nutrition Therapy teams. The dietitian also models behavior consistent with MLH’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics.
Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Tennessee Dietitian-Nutritionist license from the Tennessee Board of Dietitians/Nutritionist Examiners.
1–3 years of experience as a registered dietitian.
Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all its steps.
Comprehensive knowledge of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy.
Critical-thinking skills to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.
Decision-making, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Effective written and verbal communication with patients, the public, hospital and medical staff, and physicians.
Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units.
Ability to counsel and educate others.
General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word-processing, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to perform the described physical activities, including climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion; good balance and coordination; ability to exert up to 25 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently; and close visual acuity.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Dietetics.
1–3 years of dialysis experience.
Mississippi Dietitian-Nutritionist credential from the Mississippi State Department of Health.

Responsibilities

Provide the Nutrition Care Process and formulate, implement, and document medical nutrition therapy plans of care in accordance with policies, procedures, and clinical practice guidelines.
Screen, triage, and prioritize medical nutrition therapy consultations.
Complete nutrition assessments and identify nutrition diagnoses and problems.
Evaluate nutritional status using anthropometric trends, biochemical data, diagnostic and therapeutic information, and nutrition-focused physical findings.
Monitor and evaluate patient responses to nutrition therapy and adjust interventions to maximize therapy.
Collaborate with foodservice staff to support the plan of care and its continuation.
Work as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team and Nutrition Therapy team.
Identify goals and provide age-specific, culturally appropriate nutrition counseling and education to patients and their families or caregivers using evidence-based guidelines and appropriate teaching methods and tools.
Document patients’ comprehension and anticipated compliance with nutrition guidelines in measurable terms, including required inpatient ad hoc charting.
Demonstrate professional development, leadership, performance measurement, and quality improvement.
Perform other job functions as assigned or requested.