Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Shreveport, LA
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs, Days

Departments: Nutritional Services
Job Title: Registered Dietician
Specialty: Nutritional Services

Location: Shreveport, LA 71103
Shift: DAYS, 8 hours, 0800 - 1700
Duration: 13 weeks

Required - Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field

Preferred Work Experience:
2+ year clinical work experience with knowledge of normal and therapeutic nutrition, nutrition screening and support principles, and modified diets

Required - Registered Dietitian status with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Current licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist status with LBEDN

Minimum Certification:
Applicant must meet the examination eligibility requirements to become a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics AND must be provisionally licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist with LBEDN.
Upon hire, Employee must successfully pass the registration exam and become licensed within 12 months of hire date.

Minimum Education:
Required - Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field

Minimum Work Experience
Preferred - 1 year clinical work experience with knowledge of normal and therapeutic nutrition, nutrition screening and support principles, and modified diets

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard. Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong personal commitment to professional development and maintaining clinical services that are evidence based.
Excellent analytical skills to assess nutritional status and develop appropriate care plans based on problems identified.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills to meet frequent deadlines.
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties
Assesses patients' nutritional needs and creates nutrition care plans.
Provides nutritional education and counseling.
Documents records completely and accurately.
Supports departmental goals.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Other related duties as required.