Clinical Dietitian

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jackson, MS seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and lead nutrition services across departments 24/7. The role requires RD credential or eligibility and MS licensure.

You will educate patients and hospital staff, participate in quality initiatives, and coordinate clinical support with a focus on patient outcomes. Experience with MNT protocols and hospital-based nutrition care is essential.

Qualifications

• Registration by The Commission on Dietetic Registration or RD eligibility.
• LDN licensure in Mississippi prior to employment.
• Experience with Nutrition Care Process in hospital setting.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess patients across pediatric, adult, and geriatric groups and initiate the Nutrition Care Process.
• Educate patients, families, and staff using tailored teaching materials.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams to communicate nutritional needs.
• Contribute to Performance Improvement and quality initiatives.
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct in line with hospital standards.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Nutrition Care Process

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

Dietitian RD credential

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to all patients according to Nutrition Care Process in adherence to Policies and Procedures. Serves as a nutrition resource to hospital staff, BMHCS, and the community; and assists in the direction of clinical support staff by coordinating and providing leadership. The incumbent is under the general direction of the Director, Assistant Director or Designee and is responsible for clinical services at BMH 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Some overtime and callback is required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and assesses pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients and initiates the Nutrition Care Process in a systematic and continuous manner in compliance with established standards.
• Develops and selects appropriate teaching materials and methods and assesses the learner to educate pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients/clients and/or S/O, hospital staff, and general public with timely completion and assurance of understanding.
• Participates in interdisciplinary teams and committees and otherwise communicates patient's nutritional needs and issues to positively affect quality patient care outcomes.
• Participates in the development and process of Performance Improvement and quality initiative indicators to improve nutrition care, patient and cafeteria food service, and budgetary performance.
• Exhibits friendly and professional appearance and conduct in associating with fellow healthcare providers, workers, patients, and visitors in adherence to hospital service standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

• Knowledge or protocol and methods of BMH as normally acquired by a 2-4 week orientation.
• Knowledge or protocol and methods of BMH as normally acquired by a 2-4 week orientation

Education

• Completion of program meeting requirements leading to registration by The Commission on Registration of The American Dietetic Association.
• Completion of program meeting requirements leading to registration by The Commission on Registration of The American Dietetic Association

Special Skills

• Basic computer literacy skills required
• Basic computer literacy skills required

Licensure

• Registration (or registry eligible) by the Commission on Registration of The American Dietetic Association. Registry eligible personnel must obtain registration (RDN status) within one (1) year to retain employment as a Clinical Dietitian. Licensure as an LDN by State of MS must be obtained prior to employment.