Clinical Dietitian 2 - OLOL Oncology

The Clinical Dietitian Nutritionist 2 is responsible for providing Medical Nutrition therapy to patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting to include nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis and intervention in the management of patient care.

Assesses nutritional needs and identifies nutrient requirements according to age, disease, and individual needs for all nutritionally at-risk patients. Develops, implements and monitors nutrition care plans. Coordinates nutritional aspects of patient care with physicians, providers and other health care personnel.

Serves as a resource professional for Clinical Dietitian Nutritionist 1 and other health care professionals.

Participates in medical rounds, discharge planning and patient care conferences as appropriate for the clinical assignment. Acts as preceptor and assists in coordinating daily schedule/assignments for nutrition interns.

Our Lady of the Lake Health provides care for a full range of illness or injury, including those that are extremely complex, for both pediatric and adult patients. We are a nonprofit, Catholic healthcare ministry based in Baton Rouge with more than 7,500 employees and more than 2,900 active physicians, including more than 600 employed physicians.

We are committed to building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. Being our best earns us the trust and loyalty of our community, and our culture of excellence is directly tied to our mission. We believe in the value of receiving a broad range of healthcare from one trusted provider, and we pursue and provide a comprehensive range of advanced programs, treatments and technologies.