Registered Dietitian
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David Raines Community Health Center
Shreveport, LA, US
Summary
The Dietitian provides nutrition education and counseling to WIC patients while managing dietary services and staff training. They also serve as a liaison between the health center and the regional office to ensure high-quality patient care.
Job Description
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Registered Dietitian to join our team on a PRN (as-needed) basis, with the flexibility to provide services remotely when appropriate.
General Description:
The Dietician works with the DRCHC WIC Program by providing nutrition education and counseling to WIC patients. The Dietician handles an assortment of issues as they arise relating to dietary services and will assist in the other areas as needed.
Work Experience Requirements:
- Provides direct patient counseling during selected regular clinics and to all high-risk patients by referral.
- Certifies and recertifies eligible patients.
- Provides in-service training to WIC staff members.
- Recommends suspension or removal of patients from the program due to violations.
- Provides nutrition education lessons and ongoing training to expand or renew nutrition education topics.
- Responsible for ensuring that the counseling of the patients is of sufficient quality and quantity and meets the needs of the patient.
- Serves as a liaison between the DRCHC and regional office.
- Serves as support/resource person to staff concerning nutrition and breastfeeding.
- Collaborates with local breastfeeding coordinators in the development and oversight of the local breastfeeding initiative.
Education/Experience Requirements: (The minimum qualifications can be any combination of education and/or experience.)
- Must have a Louisiana Dietetics and Nutrition License.
- Must have at least two (2) years of professional experience.
- Experience with electronic health records required, preferably NextGen or similar EHS.
- Must be available to work after hours and weekends as required by management.
WHY JOIN DAVID RAINES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally:
- Competitive pay
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 11 Paid Holidays
More than a job. It is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
WHO WE ARE?
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, David Raines Community Health Centers is committed to expanding access to quality healthcare and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. We have six Community Health Center locations and seventeen School-based facilities in six cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC also has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center.
If you are a Dietitian looking for competitive compensation and meaningful work, we would love to hear from you!
All applications/resumes are accepted online via www.davidraineschc.org or any of the external posting site such as Glassdoor or Indeed. Apply now and take the next step in a rewarding career where your skills can change lives.
Since opening our doors in 1992, David Raines Community Health Centers has always been committed to providing quality and affordable health care. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), providing health care to all regardless of race, national origin, insurance status or income. We are nationally accredited by the Joint Commission and certified by the National Committee on Quality Assurance as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
Our Vision
To be the provider of choice for quality health care and an advocate for services that improves the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Our Mission
To provide accessible, affordable, comprehensive and quality health care services to the communities we serve.
Our commitment of “Putting People First” ensures that all families – insured, uninsured, underserved—have the opportunity to receive quality medical services. DRCHC maintains organizational flexibility so that we can respond and take part in medical service opportunities that improve and promote healthy lifestyles regardless of race, social or economic status.
Our Services
Dental
WIC Services
Family Medicine
Pediatric Medicine
Pharmacy
Women's Health Services
Behavioral Health
Vision
Founded
1992
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Shreveport, LA
Since opening our doors in 1992, David Raines Community Health Centers has always been committed to providing quality and affordable health care. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), providing health care to all regardless of race, national origin, insurance status or income. We are nationally accredited by the Joint Commission and certified by the National Committee on Quality Assurance as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
Our Vision
To be the provider of choice for quality health care and an advocate for services that improves the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Our Mission
To provide accessible, affordable, comprehensive and quality health care services to the communities we serve.
Our commitment of “Putting People First” ensures that all families – insured, uninsured, underserved—have the opportunity to receive quality medical services. DRCHC maintains organizational flexibility so that we can respond and take part in medical service opportunities that improve and promote healthy lifestyles regardless of race, social or economic status.
Our Services
Dental
WIC Services
Family Medicine
Pediatric Medicine
Pharmacy
Women's Health Services
Behavioral Health
Vision
Founded
1992
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Shreveport, LA
