Are you seeking an exciting new opportunity? 

Here at Bolivar Medical Center, we value our employees and recognize their exceptional contributions to our patient's health and wellness.

If you are qualified and want to be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! Below is our job description and minimum requirements to apply.

The Clinical Dietitian plans, coordinates, and implements nutritional therapy services to promote health and manage disease of assigned populations.

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

·     Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

·     Interacts professionally with patients/families; treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.

·     Effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence through application of positive language principles, appropriate response and use of constructive problem-solving techniques which foster positive outcomes.

·     Assesses patient's nutritional status and needs. Develops and implements patient care plans and assesses patient responses.

·     Collaborates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare team members/departments to determine, coordinate, and provide medical nutrition therapy.

·     Collaborates with departmental management to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients and visitors.

·     Develops and provides education, training, consulting, and counseling services throughout the organization and for the community on topics including eating disorders, weight loss, and dietary modifications for healthy lifestyles.

·     Develops nutritional care plans for patients of any age including neonate, child, adolescent, geriatric and terminally ill patients.

·     Develops nutritional care plans based on the cultural orientation of the patient.

·     Assists in developing and implementing patient nutrition care programs and ensures consistency of programs.

·     Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

·     Supervises Nutritional Services Technician in conducting nutritional screening and providing nutritional care to patients who are at low or moderate nutritional risk.

·     Maintains accurate and continued documentation. Documentation meets current standards and policies.

·     Applies principles of infection control procedures.

·     Assists in orientation and training of new staff/students as necessary.

·     Keeps current with principles and practices, regulations, and standards that apply to healthcare.

·     Performs other reasonably related job duties as assigned or requested, within scope of practice.  

Education:

Bachelor's degree in course work approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)

Required Licenses:

Must have current and valid Mississippi licensure in Dietetics

Required Certifications:

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) certification as Registered Dietitian (RD)

Required Skills:

Requirements will include successful completion of orientation checklist and skills/credentials/competency requirements of specific area of work.

·     Demonstrates the values of team concept on a consistent basis.

·     Focused on prioritizing the patient's clinical experience, maintaining a high awareness of patient satisfaction.

·     Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task, while demonstrating proficient time management skills.

·     Self-starter who needs no reminders of duties and tasks that need to be completed.

·     Able to respond to and cope with emergency situations professionally and calmly.

·     Focused, patient and calm, performing well under pressure in a stressful environment and able to take appropriate action.

·     Must be flexible, responding to changes in work schedule, able to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverage.

·     Basic computer knowledge; become proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.

·     Must possess knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of word processing, email, electronic medical records (EMR), information systems and other similar software as required.

·     Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

·     Excellent written, verbal and communication skills.

·     Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security. Additional languages preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of six (6) months' experience in Acute Care, Behavioral Health & Long-Term Care settings preferred.  

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