Dietician Hospital/ Dialysis

For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.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. 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. What you will do*** Provides the Nutrition Care Process.* 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.* 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.* 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.* The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; 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. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.Within any role at Methodist Le Bonheur, you can play a rewarding and fulfilling part in helping us provide high-quality, innovative and compassionate care to the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.### For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South, and we value the dedicated individuals who play such a crucial role in helping us fulfill our mission.