Registered Dietitian

David Raines Community Health Centers; Shreveport, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

David Raines Community Health Centers in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the WIC program on a PRN (as-needed) basis, with flexibility to provide services remotely when appropriate. The Dietitian will provide nutrition education and counseling, certify patients, train staff, and collaborate with breastfeeding coordinators to support the local breastfeeding initiative.

Must hold Louisiana Dietetics license and have 2+ years of experience; experience with NextGen EHR is

Qualifications

• Must hold Louisiana Dietetics and Nutrition License.
• At least two years of professional experience.
• Experience with electronic health records, preferably NextGen.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as required by management.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient counseling during clinics and for high-risk patients.
• Certify and recertify eligible patients.
• Provide in-service training to WIC staff.
• Collaborate with breastfeeding coordinators on local initiative.
• Serve as liaison between DRCHC and regional office.

Skills

Nutrition education

Counseling

Staff training

Liaison with regional office

Breastfeeding support

Education

Louisiana Dietetics and Nutrition License

2+ years professional experience

Experience with NextGen EHR

Tools

NextGen EHR

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

PRN - AS NEEDED Service Worker Shreveport, LA, US

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Registered Dietitian to join our team on a PRN (as-needed) basis, with the flexibility to provide services remotely when appropriate.

General Description:

The Dietician works with the DRCHC WIC Program by providing nutrition education and counseling to WIC patients. The Dietician handles an assortment of issues as they arise relating to dietary services and will assist in the other areas as needed.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Provides direct patient counseling during selected regular clinics and to all high-risk patients by referral.
• Certifies and recertifies eligible patients.
• Provides in-service training to WIC staff members.
• Recommends suspension or removal of patients from the program due to violations.
• Provides nutrition education lessons and ongoing training to expand or renew nutrition education topics.
• Responsible for ensuring that the counseling of the patients is of sufficient quality and quantity and meets the needs of the patient.
• Serves as a liaison between the DRCHC and regional office.
• Serves as support/resource person to staff concerning nutrition and breastfeeding.
• Collaborates with local breastfeeding coordinators in the development and oversight of the local breastfeeding initiative.

Education/Experience Requirements:

(The minimum qualifications can be any combination of education and/or experience.)

• Must have a Louisiana Dietetics and Nutrition License.
• Must have at least two (2) years of professional experience.
• Experience with electronic health records required, preferably NextGen or similar EHS.
• Must be available to work after hours and weekends as required by management.

WHY JOIN DAVID RAINES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally:

• Competitive pay
• 11 Paid Holidays

More than a job. It is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

WHO WE ARE?

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, David Raines Community Health Centers is committed to expanding access to quality healthcare and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. We have six Community Health Center locations and seventeen School-based facilities in six cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC also has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center.

If you are a Dietitian looking for competitive compensation and meaningful work, we would love to hear from you!