Dietitian - Clinical Dietitian - Days - MFT

• Responsible for assessing patients nutritional needs, formulates a plan of care, and communicates a proposed plan to appropriate caregivers
  • Evaluates and assesses nutrition status of patients, and screens patients for nutritional risk in accordance with established department protocols and Standards of Care
  • Calculates nutritional requirements (calorie, protein, carbohydrate, lipids, vitamins, electrolytes, and fluid) and necessary diet restrictions
  • Plans and initiates medical nutrition therapy to patients including enteral and parenteral nutrition, if indicated by patient requirements and clinical protocol
  • Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of care plan and adjusts as needed
  • Communicates proposed care plan to caregivers
  • Maintains appropriate statistics in line with the department policy
• Provides nutritional counseling to patients/families/caregivers
  • Instructs patients in diet principles and restrictions and documents pertinent information
  • Educates and counsels patients and families on nutritional issues, either individually or in groups
• Participates as a member of the health care team
  • Communicates patient/family nutritional needs and recommended care plans to the appropriate health care provider
  • Records pertinent documentation to the patient's plan of care in accordance with policy and procedures
  • Participates in discharge planning and ongoing care of patients
  • Assists in Care Coordination activities

Memorial Health System has been dedicated to healing, inspiring, and transforming the health of our community since 1946. With multiple hospital facilities, outpatient surgery locations and diagnostic centers, more than 100 Physician Clinics, and post-acute services including skilled nursing, you can find your fit at Memorial.

When you join our team, you join more than 5,000 individuals committed to exceptional care. We offer several of the region’s most comprehensive clinical programs and medical specialties unique to the Coast, including a Level III Neonatal ICU, state-designated Level II Trauma Center, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and Mississippi’s first nationally-certified Primary Stroke Center.

At Memorial, you are valued. We know that our increasingly diverse communities need healthcare professionals that reflect their different cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and values. We acknowledge the uniqueness of all individuals, their commonalities as well as differences, all of which have shaped their lives in meaningful ways.

The development of our team members is integral to the patient care we provide. Grow your skills, and grow with Memorial.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.