Inpatient Dietitian: Therapeutic Diets & Patient Education

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement savings options

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a compassionate Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team. This role manages physician-ordered therapeutic diets, conducts thorough nutrition assessments, and provides individualized education to patients and families.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to ensure evidence-based nutrition care, monitor outcomes, and educate staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist license or eligibility.
• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and clinical nutrition principles.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients receiving medical nutrition therapy.
• Review physician-ordered therapeutic diets for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Evaluate medical records, laboratory values, and clinical indicators to determine nutritional needs.
• Recommend oral diets, enteral nutrition (tube feedings), and parenteral nutrition as appropriate.
• Calculate calories, protein, and fluid requirements based on individual patient needs and risk factors.
• Interview patients to evaluate food habits, preferences, and nutritional concerns.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition interventions and counseling for patients with physician-ordered therapeutic diets.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient education in the medical record.
• Calculate and monitor tube feeding regimens including volume and administration rates.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient care goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics

Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist license (or eligible)

Tools

CDR licensure process

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a compassionate Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team. This role manages physician-ordered therapeutic diets, conducts thorough nutrition assessments, and provides individualized education to patients and families.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to ensure evidence-based nutrition care, monitor outcomes, and educate staff.