Registered Dietitian Specialist

About This Role

This role is for a compassionate and dedicated Registered Dietitian to join a dynamic healthcare team, promoting health and wellness by developing and overseeing nutrition plans that enhance the quality of life for individuals. It suits someone passionate about using their expertise to support others and grow their career in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, write, adapt, and modify diets or menus to meet individual needs
• Counsel and teach patients and their families the practical and technical aspects of the diet as it relates to the particular patient's health problem
• Supervise subordinates in the production of meals and service, sanitation, and storage
• Assess and plan nutritional development of a caseload of approximately 90 intellectually disabled individuals
• Consult and collaborate with physicians and other professionals regarding individual needs to ensure the best quality of life
• Provide medical nutritional therapy for those individuals with acute and chronic nutritional problems
• Perform monthly weight analysis and determine potential risk factors and make diet recommendations
• Complete a monthly progress note for all assigned individuals and a yearly in-depth assessment, including pertinent lab value, food, and medication interactions

Requirements

• Possession of provisional Louisiana dietitian/nutritionist license

Important Details

• Shift: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Pass days: Saturday / Sunday
• Appointment type: This position may be filled by Detail, Job Appt., Probation, Promotion, Demotion, or Lateral Transfer. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.
• Career progression: Registered Dietitian Applicant, Registered Dietitian, Registered Dietitian Specialist

Application Process

• Complete an electronic application
• Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application
• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education)
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete
• Applicants within 90 days of graduation are encouraged to apply

About the Company

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.