Registered Dietitian, Weight Loss

at  Franciscan Health

WHAT WE NEED

Nutrition gurus

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

People who understand the role nutrition takes in health care and healing are becoming more and more necessary. Patient nutrition assessments and care plans need to be developed by knowledgeable clinical dieticians. Dieticians who can also communicate those plans to the care team and educate the patient and family about them. There’s no doubt that clinical dieticians are a key team member in the health care offered at Franciscan Health – a place where we believe that faith is part of everyone’s healing.
Do you work well with others? Are you a positive influence to those around you? Do you have a sound knowledge of nutritional guidelines and standards of care? Do you enjoy assessing patient needs and developing plans that meet those needs and regulatory guidelines? If so, we have a special place for you to work.

• Assess patient nutritional needs, diet restrictions and develop a dietary care plan.
• Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of proper nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve quality of life.
• Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
• Consult with physicians and Healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.
• Provide nutritional counseling on special diets to ensure proper preparation and consumption of nourishment.
• Plans and conducts special need group sessions for weight reduction and control.