Clinical Dietitian - Patient Care & Nutrition Education

Lane Regional Medical Center; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane Regional Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to plan and direct nutritional care for acute care, rehabilitation, and outpatient clients. You will develop and implement care plans based on assessments, counseling individuals and families on diet and lifestyle, and document recommendations through EMR.

You will also create educational materials, provide community nutrition education, and collaborate with the health care team while reviewing and adjusting diet menus as prescribed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Prefer at least two years related experience as a therapeutic dietitian with counseling/education experience.
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in Louisiana.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct nutritional care for acute care, rehabilitation, and outpatient patients.
• Counsel individuals and families on diet plans and lifestyle adaptations.
• Communicate diet recommendations via electronic medical records.
• Develop and implement patient-specific care plans.
• Review and adjust therapeutic and regular diet menus per physician orders.
• Create educational materials for nutrition education.
• Provide community nutrition education as needed.
• Collaborate with health care team and participate in research activities.

Skills

Nutritional counseling

Dietary planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education material development

Community nutrition education

EMR documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in Louisiana

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Lane Regional Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to plan and direct nutritional care for acute care, rehabilitation, and outpatient clients. You will develop and implement care plans based on assessments, counseling individuals and families on diet and lifestyle, and document recommendations through EMR.

You will also create educational materials, provide community nutrition education, and collaborate with the health care team while reviewing and adjusting diet menus as prescribed.