Registered Dietitian
HHS, LLC · Ruston, LA · 4 days ago
On-siteHealthcare$70k/yrFull-time
About the role
Apart from providing nutritional assessments and interventions, this Registered Dietitian will also educate patients, families, nursing staff, food service personnel, and other facility staff on nutritional needs. They will document assessments and interventions in the medical record, communicate with physicians and clinical staff, and manage dietary orders and supplements. This position offers a hybrid schedule with full-time benefits, including paid continuing dietary review (CDR) and state licensure with free monthly continuing education units (CEUs).
Responsibilities
- Complete nutritional assessments and provide interventions using evidence-based practices for both inpatient and outpatient care.
- Provide education to patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs.
- Document assessment of patients with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical record.
- Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients’ nutritional status.
- Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements.
- Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required per state regulations.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards.
- Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software.
Qualifications
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals of all backgrounds.
- Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication.
- Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations.
- Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor.
- Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs.
- Team Player: Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes.
- Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings.
- Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Professionalism
- Proactivity
- Team Player
- Business Ethics
- Organization
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation and sick)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career development and ongoing training
Pay
$70,000 starting salary (negotiable based on experience)
Schedule
Hybrid schedule available (32-40 hours per week offered) with full-time benefits!