Registered Dietitian I-gastroenterology/neurology-pediatrics

umc.edu

Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Not specified
Pediatric nutrition counseling
Dietary care plan development
Nutritional status assessment
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian I to work in the gastroenterology and neurology pediatrics department. This role involves planning and conducting nutritional programs, providing dietary counseling, and assessing patients' nutritional needs in accordance with medical protocols

Job Summary

  • To plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease in accordance with medical nutrition care protocols.
  • Assesses nutritional status, identifies nutrition problems, and formulates a comprehensive care plan according to patient needs including age, cognitive, social, and physical developmental stage, culture, severity of diseases, conditions of impairment or disability, and physical signs of malnutrition.
  • Educates patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and modification, and food selection and preparation; arranges for individual follow-up as needed.

Matching Summary

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The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian I to work in the gastroenterology and neurology pediatrics department. This role involves planning and conducting nutritional programs, providing dietary counseling, and assessing patients' nutritional needs in accordance with medical protocols.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pediatric nutrition counseling
  • Dietary care plan development
  • Nutritional status assessment
  • Patient and family education
  • Biohazardous condition awareness

Nice-to-have

  • Interpersonal and motivational skills
  • Research methodologies knowledge
  • Quality improvement methods
  • Age and development impact on nutrition

Key Requirements

  • Registered Dietitian (RD) credential
  • Mississippi licensure
  • CDR registration
  • Pediatric gastroenterology/neurology experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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