Nutritional Therapist - Graduate Training - Full-Time Contract
- Category
- Nutrition
- Job Type
- Part time
- Job ID
- R-5208
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!
We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
A Brief Overview
Formulates and implements optimal nutrition therapy and evaluates outcomes for assigned patients under direction of Registered and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN, LDN). Coordinates nutritional care with other disciplines. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
What you will do
- Provides the Nutrition Care Process. Formulates and implements medical nutrition therapy plan of care. Documents in accordance with policy, procedure, and clinical practice guidelines.
- Screens, triages, and prioritizes medical nutrition therapy consults.
- Completes nutrition assessments and identifies nutrition diagnosis/problem(s).
- Identifies and integrates trends in anthropometic indices and biochemical data, implications of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures, and nutrition focused physical findings to evaluate nutritional status.
- Monitors and evaluates patients responses to the medical nutrition therapy plan of care and adjusts interventions to maximixe therapy.
- Implements plan of care and works collaboratively with foodservice staff to assure conformance and continuation of nutrition plan of care. Functions as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team and the Nutrition Therapy team.
- Identifies goals and provides age-specific, culturally appropriate nutrition counseling and education to patients and their families/caregivers. Uses evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines and appropriate instructional methods and tools.
- Documents in medical record patient's comprehension and anticipated compliance with nutrition guidelines in measurable terms. Completes Ad Hoc charting for in-patient.
- Demonstrates professional development and leadership.
- Demonstrates performance measurement and quality improvement.
- Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.
Education/Formal Training Requirements
- Required - Bachelor's Degree Dietetics
- Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Food and Nutrition
Work Experience Requirements
- Preferred -
Licenses and Certifications Requirements
- Preferred - Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist - Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Preferred - Dietitian-Nutritionist Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
- Preferred - Dietitian-Nutritionist Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Dietitians/Nutritionist Examiners
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps of the process.
- 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 counsel and educate others.
- General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
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.
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.
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