Dietitian | University | PRN
On-siteHernando, Mississippi, United States
Job Summary
Formulate and implement optimal nutrition therapy while evaluating outcomes for assigned patients. Coordinate nutritional care with other disciplines and provide education to medical and surgical patients with obesity and diabetes. Counsel patients and caregivers, demonstrate professional leadership, and contribute to performance measurement and quality improvement initiatives. Function independently on patient care units without supervisory responsibilities. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics or Food and Nutrition, along with state-specific licensure and Commission on Dietetic Registration certification.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Dietetics
- Bachelor's Degree Food and Nutrition
- Master's Degree Dietetics
- Master's Degree Food and Nutrition
- 1-3 years Registered dietitian required for Dialysis only
- Dietitian/Nutritionist Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
- Dietitian/Nutritionist Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Dietitians/Nutritionist Examiners
- Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist - Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process
- Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy
- Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations
- Decision making, problem solving, and collaboration skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, 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
- Good balance and coordination
- Close visual acuity
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