Dietitian

Dietitian Nashville, TN Job Details Contract $34 - $39 an hour 19 hours ago Qualifications Patient assessment Consulting experience Mid-level Nutrition Menu planning Preventive health (patient care) Medical records Bachelor's degree Care plan development Clinical nutrition Family & Consumer Sciences Dietetics Registered Dietitian 1 year Patient treatment Health education and counseling Full Job Description One of our clients in government domain is seeking a Dietitian. Under general supervision, is responsible for professional dietetics work. Plans therapeutic diets and menus for a state facility and administers medical nutrition therapy to prevent and treat diseases and health conditions. Serve as a consultant to medical and nursing staff. Assesses/analyzes data from medical records (e.g., medical diagnoses, medical/nutrition history, food intake records, anthropometric data, laboratory results), and other relevant documentation to make recommendations for maintaining or improving nutritional status. Assesses nutritional needs, dietary regimens, and current medical treatment to develop and implement nutrition care plans and provide nutritional counseling. Calculating weight range, body mass index (BMI) and nutritional needs (e.g., daily caloric intake, proteins, fluids, and other needed nutrients) as necessary to establish nutrition care plans. Checks the caloric and nutrient content (e.g., protein, vitamins, and minerals) of foods on individual menus and/or facility menus to determine adjustments needed to meet clients//' therapeutic needs. Dietitian On-Site 11100 Old Highway 64 W Bolivar, TN 38008 3

Months Contract Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, home economics (food), or closely related field and experience equivalent to three years of professional dietetics work including at least one year of experience as a registered dietitian. Substitution of Education for

Experience:

Additional graduate coursework in dietetics, nutrition, home economics (food) or closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required non-specialized experience.

Requirements:

Must be a Licensed as a Registered Dietitian