Public Health Dietitian: Travel & Impact in Arkansas

State of Arkansas; Pine Bluff (AR); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 89 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Dietitian in the Arkansas Department of Health oversees nutrition care in state government healthcare facilities, including nursing homes and hospitals. Responsibilities include assessing needs, creating meal plans, and providing nutrition education to residents, families, and staff.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team ensures compliance with dietary regulations and supports patient health outcomes through evidence-based nutrition interventions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including experience and service, is evaluated at the department's discretion.
• Must hold a valid, unrestricted Dietitian license issued by the Arkansas State Board of Dietetics.

Responsabilités

• Conduct nutritional assessments to develop individualized meal plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to address dietary requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor personalized nutrition plans.
• Provide one-on-one nutritional counseling for clients.
• Maintain records of dietary needs, meal plans, and counseling sessions.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal dietary regulations.

Connaissances

Clinical nutrition

Nutrition assessment

Meal planning

Counseling skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

Description du poste

The Dietitian in the Arkansas Department of Health oversees nutrition care in state government healthcare facilities, including nursing homes and hospitals. Responsibilities include assessing needs, creating meal plans, and providing nutrition education to residents, families, and staff.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team ensures compliance with dietary regulations and supports patient health outcomes through evidence-based nutrition interventions.