Clinical Dietitian – Patient Nutrition & Counseling

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to plan and implement nutrition therapy for patients, evaluate nutritional status, and provide education to patients, families, and staff.

The role includes medical nutrition therapy, enteral and parenteral nutrition when indicated, care coordination, discharge planning, and collaboration with the healthcare team. A bachelor's degree or higher and an MS RD license are required, with licensure in good standing.

Qualifications

• Degree required: Bachelor's or higher in Dietetics/Nutrition with an MS RD license.
• Licensure: Must hold and maintain a current MS Registered Dietitian license.
• Experience: None.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs and formulate a plan of care.
• Calculate nutritional requirements and diet restrictions.
• Plan and initiate medical nutrition therapy including enteral and parenteral nutrition when indicated.
• Monitor effectiveness of care plan and adjust accordingly.
• Educate patients and families on diet principles and restrictions.
• Participate in discharge planning and care coordination.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

Dietary counseling

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Dietetics/Nutrition

MS RD License / Registered Dietitian license

Job description

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to plan and implement nutrition therapy for patients, evaluate nutritional status, and provide education to patients, families, and staff.

The role includes medical nutrition therapy, enteral and parenteral nutrition when indicated, care coordination, discharge planning, and collaboration with the healthcare team. A bachelor's degree or higher and an MS RD license are required, with licensure in good standing.