Clinical Dietitian: Patient-Centric Nutrition Leader

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients according to the Nutrition Care Process, under the direction of the Director or Designee. The role requires 24 hours/day, 7 days/week coverage with some overtime and callback.

You will work with hospital staff and the community, participate in interdisciplinary teams, educate patients and staff, and support performance improvement initiatives while upholding hospital standards of service.

Qualifications

• Completion of program meeting requirements leading to registration by The Commission on Registration of The American Dietetic Association.
• Licensure as an LDN by State of MS must be obtained prior to employment.
• Knowledge of BMH protocols and orientation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and assesses pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients and initiates the Nutrition Care Process.
• Develops and selects teaching materials to educate patients, families, hospital staff and community.
• Participates in interdisciplinary teams and communicates nutritional needs for quality care.
• Contributes to Performance Improvement and budgetary performance indicators.
• Exhibits professional appearance and conduct per hospital standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Reg/Registration eligible (American Dietetic Association)

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients according to the Nutrition Care Process, under the direction of the Director or Designee. The role requires 24 hours/day, 7 days/week coverage with some overtime and callback.

You will work with hospital staff and the community, participate in interdisciplinary teams, educate patients and staff, and support performance improvement initiatives while upholding hospital standards of service.