Dietitian — Nutrition Care Leader for Obesity & Diabetes

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis seeks a Registered Dietitian to formulate and implement optimal nutrition therapy for medical and surgical patients, including those with obesity and diabetes. You will coordinate care with other disciplines, educate patients and caregivers, and contribute to quality improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Dietetics (Master's preferred), Tennessee licensure, and RD-RDN credentials; strong communication, critical thinking, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps.
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy.
• Critical thinking to integrate facts, opinions, listening, and observations.
• Decision making, problem solving, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, public, hospital staff, and physicians.
• Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units.
• Knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Provides the Nutrition Care Process.
• Implements plan of care and works collaboratively.
• Counsels, educates, and communicates with patients and caregivers appropriately.
• Demonstrates professional development and leadership.
• Demonstrates performance measurement and quality improvement.

Skills

Nutrition Care Process

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree Dietetics

Master's Degree Dietetics

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis seeks a Registered Dietitian to formulate and implement optimal nutrition therapy for medical and surgical patients, including those with obesity and diabetes. You will coordinate care with other disciplines, educate patients and caregivers, and contribute to quality improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Dietetics (Master's preferred), Tennessee licensure, and RD-RDN credentials; strong communication, critical thinking, and the ability to work