Dietitian needed in Gulfport, MS

Job Highlights

• Pay $55/hr 
• 13-week contract
• Day shift
• M-F 
• 8-hour shifts
• Non-taxed stipend if applicable
• Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Education: BS degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from an approved program
• Licensure: Must have and maintain current National Registry 
• Must have and maintain current Mississippi Professional Dietitians license
• Experience: At least one year as a clinical dietitian

Responsibilities

• Provides nutritional consultative services to patients
• The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the planning and implementation of Medical Nutrition Therapy for Acute Care Patients
• Evaluate and assess the nutritional status of high-risk patients according to department policies and established standards of care
• Calculates Nutritional requirements and diet restrictions as indicated
• Establishes Nutrition care plan by applying critical thinking and effectively communicates professional judgment to the healthcare team
• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of care plan and adjusts as needed
• Educates and counsels patients and caregivers on Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Demonstrates compliance with and support for the Core Principles and Code of Conduct
• Participates as a team member to help achieve clinical goals, clinical measures, and customer satisfaction
• Complies with all regulatory standards including federal, state, and accrediting agencies while adhering to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies