RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - $22 per hour

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a job in Verona, Mississippi. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Basic Requirements: Nutritional Assessment/Care Plans: Assesses patients/residents as referred by the physician or nurse, as determined to be high nutritional risk or per regulatory requirements and develops plans for medical nutrition therapy. Monitors patients’/residents’ progress to assure efficacy of chosen nutrition therapy and recommends changes in therapy to the physician. Implements plans as ordered. Education: Counsels patients/clients individually with a wide variety of disease-specific needs as appropriate for age. Teaches group nutrition classes to patients/clients. Mentors less experienced peers and Dietitian’s Assistants in patient care. Trains dietetic interns, as assigned. Communication: Discusses patient’s/resident’s nutrition problems with the healthcare team, as appropriate; documents pertinent information and recommendations in the medical record. Serves on patient care teams to improve specific patients’ care. Communicates need for changes in food service and clinical standards appropriately within FNS. Collects & submits data/information in a timely manner for Performance Improvement &other required reports. Communicates changes in patient/resident food services to Nursing & other departments, as appropriate. Communicates schedule, operational & procedural changes to all customers effectively and timely. Assists in programs for all internal and external customers to help meet their expectations and needs. Complies and submits data and reports assigned appropriately and on a timely basis. Budget: Assists in budget requests and planning as needed, and is aware of status of budgetary adherence. Demonstrates and participates in controlling costs and minimizing waste. Safe Food Handling & Sanitation: Compiles with proper food sanitation & complies with Mississippi State Board of Health Standards. Job Knowledge: Specify required education, licensure /certification, prior experience, skill, behavior, equipment operation,type and duration of on-the-job- training, patient population to be served, etc. B. S. degree in Foods & Nutrition or qualifying nutrition-related major. Registered or registry-eligible, defined by Commission on Dietetic Registration / American Dietetic Association State licensure is required, or be able to obtain it within 2 months. Maintains continuing education requirements. Has basic computer skills and knowledge. Demonstrates nutrition care competency with assigned populations eg. Infants, children, adolescent, adult, geriatrics Uses the breadth of the facility’s, department’s,and area resources to solve patient-care problems. Knowledgeable about and adheres to current JCAHO and other regulatory-agency standards in area of practice. North Mississippi Health Services Job ID 2232-0009IO. Posted job title: Dietitian About North Mississippi Health Services At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients. With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.