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Description
About Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center is a 387-bed, acute-care hospital located in LaGrange, Georgia. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgery, cardiology, oncology, and women’s health. Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center is part of Wellstar Health System, one of the largest and most integrated health systems in Georgia.
Description
The Staff Dietitian is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy to patients. The Staff Dietitian collaborates with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement nutrition care plans, and provide nutrition education.
Responsibilities
• Collaborate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to assess nutritional needs
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Stay up-to-date on the latest advances in nutrition science
Currently pursuings
• Master’s degree in nutrition or a related field from an accredited institution
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential
• 3 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian in a clinical setting
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, verbal, and written communication skills
• Experience with electronic medical record charting systems and other software relative to food service systems
• Knowledge of best practices in clinical nutrition and the dietetics profession
• Experience with the Nutrition Care Process and its use in complex cases in the clinical setting
To Apply
Interested candidates can apply online at https://www.wellstar.org/careers.