Clinical Dietitian-Inpatient - Nutritional Services - Kings Hwy

Overview

Clinical Dietitian-Inpatient - Nutritional Services - Kings Hwy role at Ochsner LSU Health. Coordinates the nutritional care of patients. Completes nutritional assessments, prepares nutrition care plans, recommends nutritional therapies, and monitors the effectiveness of nutritional care. Provides nutrition education to promote improved health and complies with regulatory requirements. Conducts and participates in community education, marketing, and public relations efforts. Attends committee meetings as assigned.

Participates in in-services and continuing education programs.

• Assesses patients’ nutritional needs and creates nutrition care plans.
• Provides nutritional education and counseling.
• Documents records completely and accurately.
• Supports departmental goals.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanations of services or procedures to be performed, and requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

• Minimum Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field
• Minimum
  
  Work Experience:
  
  None
• Preferred
  
  Work Experience:
  
  1 year clinical work experience with knowledge of normal and therapeutic nutrition, nutrition screening and support principles, and modified diets
• Certifications:
  
  Required - Registered Dietitian status with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics;
  Current licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist status with LBEDN;
  Minimum Certification - Applicant must meet examination eligibility requirements to become a Registered Dietitian with CDR and must be provisionally licensed with LBEDN; must pass the registration exam and become licensed within 12 months of hire

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications, software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong personal commitment to professional development and maintaining evidence-based clinical services.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess nutritional status and develop appropriate care plans based on problems identified.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills to meet frequent deadlines.
• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.

• Assess patients’ nutritional needs and create nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutritional education and counseling.
• Document records completely and accurately.
• Support departmental goals.
• Adapt communication and service delivery to the patient population, respecting privacy and consent.
• Other related duties as required.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct;

patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The incumbent works in a patient care area and may be exposed to blood, body fluid, and tissue. Occupational risk for exposure to hazards in a healthcare setting may exist.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today. Individuals who reside in and will work from restricted remote regions may not be eligible for remote work per policy.

Note:

This description reflects general duties and responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. It may be amended at any time.