Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Dietitian | University | PRN
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Hernando, Mississippi, United States, 38632
Overview
Formulates and implements optimal nutrition therapy and evaluates outcomes for assigned patients. Coordinates nutritional care with other disciplines. Provides nutritional care and education to medical and surgical patients with obesity and diabetes. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
What You Will Do
Provide the Nutrition Care Process.
Implement plan of care and work collaboratively.
Counsel, educate, and communicate with patients and caregivers appropriately.
Demonstrate professional development and leadership.
Demonstrate performance measurement and quality improvement.
Education/Formal Training Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics
Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition
Master's Degree in Dietetics
Master's Degree in Food and Nutrition
Work Experience Requirements
1-3 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian required for Dialysis only.
Licenses and Certifications Requirements
Dietitian/Nutritionist in Mississippi – Mississippi State Department of Health.
Dietitian/Nutritionist in Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Dietitians/Nutritionist Examiners required.
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist – Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps of the process.
Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy.
Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.
Decision making, problem solving, and collaboration skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, hospital and medical staff, and physicians.
Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units.
Ability to counsel and educate others.
General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
Supervision Provided by this Position There are no supervisory responsibilities assigned to this position.
Physical Demands
The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
Must have good balance and coordination.
The physical requirements of this position are: light work – exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: the Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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What You Will Do
Provide the Nutrition Care Process.
Implement plan of care and work collaboratively.
Counsel, educate, and communicate with patients and caregivers appropriately.
Demonstrate professional development and leadership.
Demonstrate performance measurement and quality improvement.
Education/Formal Training Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics
Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition
Master's Degree in Dietetics
Master's Degree in Food and Nutrition
Work Experience Requirements
1-3 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian required for Dialysis only.
Licenses and Certifications Requirements
Dietitian/Nutritionist in Mississippi – Mississippi State Department of Health.
Dietitian/Nutritionist in Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Dietitians/Nutritionist Examiners required.
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist – Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps of the process.
Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy.
Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.
Decision making, problem solving, and collaboration skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, hospital and medical staff, and physicians.
Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units.
Ability to counsel and educate others.
General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
Supervision Provided by this Position There are no supervisory responsibilities assigned to this position.
Physical Demands
The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
Must have good balance and coordination.
The physical requirements of this position are: light work – exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: the Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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