Single Site Dietitian

Job Summary

We are seeking a Single Site Dietitian to join our Nutrition Team in an Acute Care setting in Natchez, MS.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses the nutritional status of patients/ residents through documentation in the medical record
• Trains and mentor’s patient/resident services staff and interns as applicable
• Fosters teamwork and establishes effective strategies to implement innovative programs which leads to optimal clinical nutrition and financial outcomes
• Complies with regulatory standards, including federal, state, and accrediting agencies while adhering to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient/resident rights policies
• Participates in patient/resident satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Licensed by the State Dietetics Licensing Board, in states where required
• Two (2) years of experience in area of specialty required
• Specialty certification when applicable
• Possess the necessary skills to effectively utilize Microsoft applications, electronic medical record & diet office systems, and nutrient analysis programming