Dietitian

STI; Bolivar (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STI in Bolivar, TN is seeking a licensed Registered Dietitian to plan therapeutic diets and administer medical nutrition therapy in a state facility. You will assess medical records, develop nutrition care plans, and provide counseling to improve nutritional status.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, home economics (food) or closely related field, at least three years of professional dietetics experience with one year as an RD, and licensure as a Registered

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, home economics (food) or closely related field.
• Three years of professional dietetics work with at least one year as a registered dietitian.
• Must be licensed as a registered dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Plan therapeutic diets and menus for a State facility and administer medical nutrition therapy.
• Consult with medical and nursing staff to optimize patient care.
• Assess and analyze data from medical records to inform nutrition care plans.
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
• Calculate weight range, BMI, and nutritional needs for care plans.
• Evaluate caloric and nutrient content of foods to meet therapeutic needs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, home economics (food), or closely related field

Job description

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, home economics (food), or closely related field and experience equivalent to three years of professional dietetics work including at least one year of experience as a registered dietitian. Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in dietetics, nutrition, home economics (food) or closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required non-specialized experience.

MUST BE LICENSED AS A REGISTERED DIETITIAN.

Job Overview:

Under general supervision, is responsible for professional dietetics works. Plans therapeutic diets and menus for a State facility and administers medical nutrition therapy to prevent and treat diseases and health conditions. Serves as a consultant to medical and nursing staff. Assesses/analyzes data from medical records (e.g., medical diagnoses, medical/nutrition history, food intake records, anthropometric data, laboratory results), and other relevant documentation to make recommendations for maintaining or improving nutritional status. Assesses nutritional needs, dietary regimens, and current medical treatment to develop and implement nutrition care plans and provide nutritional counseling. Calculates weight range, body mass index (BMI) and nutritional needs (e.g., daily caloric intake, proteins, fluids, and other needed nutrients) as necessary to establish nutrition care plans. Checks the caloric and nutrient content (e.g., protein, vitamins, and minerals) of foods on individual menus and/or facility menus to determine adjustments needed to meet clients' therapeutic needs.