Dietitian | University | PRN

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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.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief 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 Provides the Nutrition Care Process. Implements plan of care and works collaboratively. Counsels, educates, and communicates with patients and caregivers appropriately. Demonstrates professional development and leadership. Demonstrates performance measurement and quality improvement.

Education/Formal Training Requirements Bachelor's Degree Dietetics Bachelor's Degree Food and Nutrition Master's Degree Dietetics Master's Degree Food and Nutrition

Work Experience Requirements 1-3 years Registered dietitian required for Dialysis only.

Licenses and Certifications Requirements Dietitian/Nutritionist Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health or Dietitian/Nutritionist 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.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

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