Job Overview:

We are seeking part time and full time dedicated Clinical Dietitians to join our healthcare team. The Clinical Dietitian will be responsible for assessing patients' nutritional needs, developing and implementing dietary plans, and providing nutrition counseling to promote overall health and well-being.

Duties:

Develop realistic goals for clinical nutritional services fostering quality patient care based on professional standards of care.

Implement projects which identify opportunities for improvement of existing nutritionally related patient care systems.

Implement nutritionally related interdisciplinary projects.

Complete monthly monitoring of clinical staff performance in achieving quality patient care and implements corrective action when necessary.

Develop clinical indicators that foster an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.

Establish professional programs and activities to foster growth of performance-based competency levels.

Develop and implement training programs which improve clinical and/or customer service skills of clinical staff and the workflow.

Perform and document nutritional assessments according to clinical practice guidelines and departmental policies.

Develop and implement nutritional care plans for nutritionally at-risk patients.

Communicate nutritional care plan to the patient/caregiver and healthcare team.

Provide patients/caregivers with nutritional counseling.

Supervise departmental employees to include new employee orientation, competency assessment, performance evaluation, and handling of personnel matters as delegated/designated by department manager/director.

Demonstrate leadership skills and set clear expectations for employees and maintain employee accountability with all hospital policies and procedures.

Empower staff to make suggestions for improvement of care delivery/services.

Conduct performance evaluations and competency assessments in a timely manner.

Schedule employees and staff in accordance with staffing plan and care/service needs.

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or related field.

Licensed registered dietitian/nutritionist through the State of Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition.

Board Certified Dietitian/Nutrition Specialist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

3 years of experience in clinical dietetics in healthcare setting.

Preferred:

Master's degree in nutrition or dietetics.

3 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient clinical dietetics with supervisor/ management experience.

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $58,920.05 - $70,957.48 per year

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Hospital

Medical specialties:

• Bariatrics
• Dietetics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Marrero, LA 70072 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Marrero, LA 70072: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Marrero, LA 70072