Clinical Dietitian: Patient Nutrition & MNT Expert

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

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.