Registered Dietitian
Apply NowCompany: Forrest General Hospital
Location: Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Description:
Details
Client Name
Forrest General Hospital
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Dietitian
Specialty
Registered Dietitian
Job ID
31069739
Job Title
Registered Dietitian
Weekly Pay
$1844.0
Shift Details
Shift
Day - 8x5 - 08AM
Scheduled Hours
40
Job Order Details
Start Date
04/07/2025
End Date
07/05/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)
Job Description
Job Title: Registered Dietitian
Profession: Dietitian
Specialty: Clinical Nutrition
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Rotating Weekends
Hours per Shift: 8 hours
Experience: Preferred in a healthcare facility
License: Current license with State Board of Health
Certifications: Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Must-Have: Expertise in clinical dietetic practice
Description:
Under the supervision of the Nutrition Services Coordinator, serves as a member of the healthcare team, planning, directing, and implementing nutrition interventions to patients based on specified assessment criteria.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.
Has awareness of the principles of growth and development and assessment of data reflective of the patient's status to determine specific requirements, needs, and responses.
Collaborates with other healthcare team members to coordinate hospital therapy and plan post-discharge care.
Provides nutrition therapy and education to promote a healthier lifestyle.
Maintains professionalism by providing all services in accordance with clinical standards.
Serves as a preceptor for dietetic interns as needed.
Demonstrates the ability to adhere to all policies and procedures.
Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to patients.
Displays a positive and professional image and attitude with patients, families, and coworkers.
Demonstrates ongoing responsibility for self-education.
Demonstrates effective critical thinking skills and judgment capabilities.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively plan, direct, and implement appropriate nutrition interventions.
Demonstrates the ability to counsel patients on nutrition issues.
Visits patients as directed by management or as needed to improve patient satisfaction scores.
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and quality of nutrition care provided and makes changes when needed.
Demonstrates effective writing and speaking skills.
Demonstrates active listening skills.
Completes consults and assignments by the deadline.
Demonstrates willingness to assist in other areas as needed.
Successfully passes monthly chart audits.
Displays a positive attitude regarding constructive criticism.
Knowledge and application of medical terminology, pharmacology, and health systems.
Observes standards of practice with awareness of professional liability.
Communicates effectively with physicians, administration, other healthcare personnel, patients, and other clients while maintaining required confidentiality.
Responsive and takes initiative with problem resolution.
Ability to operate a computer, calculator, and copy machine.
Ability to calculate therapeutic diets.
Competency in coordinating nutritional care activities to assigned patient care areas.
Physical demands include constant hand and finger movements, frequent walking and standing, and occasional balancing, climbing, or lifting.
Must be able to lift, handle, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to operate standard office equipment and nutrition-related medical devices.
Client Details
Address
6051 US 49
City
Hattiesburg
State
MS
Zip Code
39401
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Client Name
Forrest General Hospital
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Dietitian
Specialty
Registered Dietitian
Job ID
31069739
Job Title
Registered Dietitian
Weekly Pay
$1844.0
Shift Details
Shift
Day - 8x5 - 08AM
Scheduled Hours
40
Job Order Details
Start Date
04/07/2025
End Date
07/05/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)
Job Description
Job Title: Registered Dietitian
Profession: Dietitian
Specialty: Clinical Nutrition
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Rotating Weekends
Hours per Shift: 8 hours
Experience: Preferred in a healthcare facility
License: Current license with State Board of Health
Certifications: Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Must-Have: Expertise in clinical dietetic practice
Description:
Under the supervision of the Nutrition Services Coordinator, serves as a member of the healthcare team, planning, directing, and implementing nutrition interventions to patients based on specified assessment criteria.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.
Has awareness of the principles of growth and development and assessment of data reflective of the patient's status to determine specific requirements, needs, and responses.
Collaborates with other healthcare team members to coordinate hospital therapy and plan post-discharge care.
Provides nutrition therapy and education to promote a healthier lifestyle.
Maintains professionalism by providing all services in accordance with clinical standards.
Serves as a preceptor for dietetic interns as needed.
Demonstrates the ability to adhere to all policies and procedures.
Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to patients.
Displays a positive and professional image and attitude with patients, families, and coworkers.
Demonstrates ongoing responsibility for self-education.
Demonstrates effective critical thinking skills and judgment capabilities.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively plan, direct, and implement appropriate nutrition interventions.
Demonstrates the ability to counsel patients on nutrition issues.
Visits patients as directed by management or as needed to improve patient satisfaction scores.
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and quality of nutrition care provided and makes changes when needed.
Demonstrates effective writing and speaking skills.
Demonstrates active listening skills.
Completes consults and assignments by the deadline.
Demonstrates willingness to assist in other areas as needed.
Successfully passes monthly chart audits.
Displays a positive attitude regarding constructive criticism.
Knowledge and application of medical terminology, pharmacology, and health systems.
Observes standards of practice with awareness of professional liability.
Communicates effectively with physicians, administration, other healthcare personnel, patients, and other clients while maintaining required confidentiality.
Responsive and takes initiative with problem resolution.
Ability to operate a computer, calculator, and copy machine.
Ability to calculate therapeutic diets.
Competency in coordinating nutritional care activities to assigned patient care areas.
Physical demands include constant hand and finger movements, frequent walking and standing, and occasional balancing, climbing, or lifting.
Must be able to lift, handle, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to operate standard office equipment and nutrition-related medical devices.
Client Details
Address
6051 US 49
City
Hattiesburg
State
MS
Zip Code
39401
Job Board Disclaimer
By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text HELP for more info, or STOP to unsubscribe.
Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.