Pediatric Dietitian – Afternoon/Weekend

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

. Provide the Nutrition Care Process .

Posted 11/9/2026part-timeMemphis • Tennessee • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the Nutrition Care Process and medical nutrition therapy, with a strong ability to formulate and implement nutrition therapy plans. Possesses effective communication skills for counseling patients and families, along with critical thinking and collaboration abilities within interdisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist CertificationTennessee Dietitian-Nutritionist LicenseNutrition Care Process KnowledgeMedical Nutrition Therapy ExperienceCritical Thinking Skills

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Hard Skills

Nutrition AssessmentMedical Nutrition TherapyNutrient AnalysisPatient EducationChartingNutrition CounselingEvidence-Based PracticeQuality ImprovementAnthropometric EvaluationBiochemical Data Integration

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingIndependent Functioning

Tools & Technologies

Word Processing SoftwareSpreadsheet Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist CertificationTennessee Dietitian-Nutritionist LicenseMississippi Dietitian-Nutritionist License

Industry Keywords

Nutrition Care ProcessMedical Nutrition TherapyClinical Practice GuidelinesNutrition Therapy TeamsPatient Care Units

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide the Nutrition Care Process
Formulate and implement medical nutrition therapy plans of care
Document according to policy, procedure, and clinical practice guidelines
Screen, triage, and prioritize medical nutrition therapy consults
Complete nutrition assessments and identify nutrition diagnoses/problems
Integrate anthropometric indices, biochemical data, diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and nutrition-focused physical findings to evaluate nutritional status
Monitor and evaluate patient responses to nutrition therapy and adjust interventions
Collaborate with foodservice staff to ensure continuation of nutrition plans of care
Function as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary and Nutrition Therapy teams
Provide age-specific and culturally appropriate nutrition counseling and education to patients and families/caregivers
Use evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines and appropriate instructional methods and tools
Document patient comprehension and anticipated compliance with nutrition guidelines in measurable terms
Complete ad hoc inpatient charting
Demonstrate professional development and leadership
Demonstrate performance measurement and quality improvement
Perform other assigned or requested job functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics required
Registered Dietitian experience: 1–3 years required
Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist certification through the Commission on Dietetic Registration required
Tennessee Dietitian-Nutritionist license through the Tennessee Board of Dietitians/Nutritionist Examiners required
Master's Degree in Dietetics preferred
Dialysis experience: 1–3 years preferred
Mississippi Dietitian-Nutritionist license preferred
Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and medical nutrition therapy
Critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units
Ability to counsel and educate others
General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software
Ability to perform required physical activities, including climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion
Good balance and coordination
Ability to exert up to 25 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently
Close visual acuity for data analysis, transcription, computer terminal viewing, or extensive reading

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time employment
Temporary agency assignment
Professional development and leadership opportunities
Performance measurement and quality improvement opportunities