Dietitian Clinical, PRN - Lagrange, GA

✨ About The Role

- The Dietitian Clinical will be responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy and conducting nutrition assessments for patients at risk of malnutrition. - The role involves calculating metabolic nutrient requirements and developing nutrition interventions based on the Nutrition Care Process. - The candidate will need to document patient encounters in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. - Participation in performance improvement and research activities is expected to enhance the quality of nutrition care services. - The position requires collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams to assess and meet nutrition and education needs.

⚡ Requirements

- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical nutrition therapy and be able to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. - A successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills to provide nutrition education to patients, families, and healthcare team members. - The role requires the ability to perform nutrition assessments and develop tailored nutrition care plans based on individual patient needs. - Candidates should be familiar with evidence-based practices and able to apply them in clinical settings to improve patient outcomes. - Experience in mentoring dietetic interns or technicians will be beneficial for this position.