Registered Dietitian Applicant / Registered Dietitian / Registered Dietitian Specialist

State of Louisiana • Pineville, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center (PSSC) seeks a compassionate Registered Dietitian to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric support needs. The role promotes health and wellness by developing and overseeing nutrition plans that support individuals’ treatment goals and quality of life, including their ability to return to more integrated community living settings.

The dietitian assesses and plans nutritional development for a caseload of approximately 90 individuals. The position provides medical nutritional therapy, develops and adapts diets, counsels individuals and families, collaborates with physicians and other professionals, and oversees aspects of meal production and food service. The position is located in LDH Dietary and has a scheduled shift of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday as pass days. The career progression includes Registered Dietitian Applicant, Registered Dietitian, and Registered Dietitian Specialist. Compensation depends on qualifications: $21.46–$38.67 hourly for Registered Dietitian Applicant, $22.96–$41.38 hourly for Registered Dietitian, and $24.57–$44.28 hourly for Registered Dietitian Specialist.

Requirements

• Possession of a provisional Louisiana dietitian/nutritionist license.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants within 90 days of graduation are encouraged to apply.
• Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, write, adapt, and modify diets or menus to meet individual needs.
• Counsel and teach patients and their families about the practical and technical aspects of diets as they relate to patients’ health problems.
• Supervise subordinates in meal production and service, sanitation, and storage.
• Assess and plan nutritional development for a caseload of approximately 90 individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Consult and collaborate with physicians and other professionals regarding individual needs to support the best quality of life.
• Provide medical nutritional therapy for individuals with acute and chronic nutritional problems.
• Conduct monthly weight analyses, identify potential risk factors, and make diet recommendations.
• Complete monthly progress notes for assigned individuals and yearly in-depth assessments, including relevant laboratory values and food and medication interactions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed