Dietitian

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PRN - AS NEEDED Professionals Shreveport, LA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1662

David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team!

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.

WHO WE ARE?

DRCHC exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and twelve school based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.

WHAT WE OFFER?

We offer 10 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.