Clinical Dietitian

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking a Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for admitted patients, including screening, nutrition care plans, and patient education.

Responsibilities also include in-services, community programs, health fairs, and collaborating with the Food and Nutrition department; must hold RD and Louisiana LDN license; flexible hours include weekends and holidays; One year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• RD credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or eligible within 6 months of hire.
• State License (LDN) by Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition, or provisional LDN.
• Must be able to work anytime weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for admitted patients.
• Screen and assess patients, nutrition care plans, patient visitations.
• Nutrition education, department in‑services, community programs and health fairs.
• Assist with service recovery for patients and guests.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Organization

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Food and Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD)

State License (LDN) Louisiana

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world‑class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift time: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm with weekend and holiday rotations

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the Medical Nutrition Therapy {MNT} for admitted patients. Task include {but not limited to}: screening and assessing patients, nutrition care plans, patient visitations, nutrition education, department in‑services, community programs and health fairs, and assisting in other areas related to the Food and Nutrition department. Assist with service recovery for patients and guests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, or Food and Nutrition.
• Registered Dietitian {RD} credentialed by Commission on Dietetic Registration, or Registration eligible within 6 months of hire.
• State License {LDN} by Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition, or provisional LDN.

Must be able to work anytime weekdays, weekends, and holidays between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. This position is considered non-essential during emergency conditions. Exhibits consistent customer/patient focus showing courtesy and respect. Consistently exceeds customers’ expectation. Willingness to comply with dress code, CARES, and HACCP standards. Must be able to think logically and make decisions based on experience and training. Excellent time management, communication, and organization skills. Computer technology skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

One year experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 10 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) – talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - carrying, handling/feeling
Occasionally (1%-33%) - pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.