Dietitian Job at David Raines Community Health Centers in Shreveport

David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team! 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 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.