Dietitian

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Mississippi provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients following the Nutrition Care Process and hospital policies. The role serves as a nutrition resource to staff and community, coordinating clinical support and leading teams 24/7 with overtime as needed.

The dietitian coordinates nutrition care, educates patients and staff, and contributes to quality initiatives. Registration with ADA and state licensure within a year are required to retain employment.

Qualifications

• Registration by The Commission on Registration of The American Dietetic Association.
• LDN and Mississippi state license within one year to retain employment.
• Completion of program meeting ADA registration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and assesses pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients and initiates the Nutrition Care Process.
• Develops and selects teaching materials and educates patients, families, and staff.
• Participates in interdisciplinary teams to communicate nutritional needs and improve patient care.
• Contributes to Performance Improvement and quality initiatives for nutrition and service.
• Maintains professional appearance and adheres to hospital service standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Dietetics registration (ADA)

Job description

Job Summary

Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to all patients according to Nutrition Care Process in adherence to Policies and Procedures. Serves as a nutrition resource to hospital staff, BMHCS, and the community; and assists in the direction of clinical support staff by coordinating and providing leadership. The incumbent is under the general direction of the Director, Assistant Director or Designee and is responsible for clinical services at BMH 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Some overtime and callback is required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Overview

Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to all patients according to Nutrition Care Process in adherence to Policies and Procedures. Serves as a nutrition resource to hospital staff, BMHCS, and the community; and assists in the direction of clinical support staff by coordinating and providing leadership. The incumbent is under the general direction of the Director, Assistant Director or Designee and is responsible for clinical services at BMH 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Some overtime and callback is required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and assesses pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients and initiates the Nutrition Care Process in a systematic and continuous manner in compliance with established standards.
• Develops and selects appropriate teaching materials and methods and assesses the learner to educate pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients/clients and/or S/O, hospital staff, and general public with timely completion and assurance of understanding.
• Participates in interdisciplinary teams and committees and otherwise communicates patient’s nutritional needs and issues to positively affect quality patient care outcomes.
• Participates in the development and process of Performance Improvement and quality initiative indicators to improve nutrition care, patient and cafeteria food service, and budgetary performance.
• Exhibits friendly and professional appearance and conduct in associating with fellow healthcare providers, workers, patients, and visitors in adherence to hospital service standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

• Knowledge or protocol and methods of BMH as normally acquired by a 2-4 week orientation.

Minimum Required

• Knowledge or protocol and methods of BMH as normally acquired by a 2-4 week orientation

Preferred/Desired

Education

• Completion of program meeting requirements leading to registration by The Commission on Registration of The American Dietetic Association.

Minimum Required

• Completion of program meeting requirements leading to registration by The Commission on Registration of The American Dietetic Association

Preferred/Desired

Training

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

• Basic computer literacy skills required

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills required

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

• Registration (or registry eligible) by the Commission on Registration of The American Dietetic Association. Registry eligible personnel must obtain registration within one (1) year to retain employment as a Clinical Dietitian. Licensure as an LDN by State of MS must be obtained within one (1) year in order to retain employment as a Clinical Dietitian.

Minimum Required

• LDN; STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED

Preferred/Desired

• LDN; RDN; STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED