Acute Care Dietitian: Nutrition Plans & Education Lead

Banner Health Corporate; South Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Banner Health seeks a Registered Dietitian to manage a complex caseload, perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop nutrition care plans for patients in acute care. You will educate patients/families and contribute to standards of practice and education materials in collaboration with peers.

On-site role with a Tuesday-Saturday shift; requires RD credentials within 6 months of hire and ability to participate in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent coursework.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian or RD Eligible based on academic and professional requirements as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• As of Jan 1, 2024, a Master’s degree is required to be eligible for the registration examination.
• Must possess RD credentials within 6 months of hire.
• Must maintain licensure as required by State law.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition assessments and nutrition-focused physical exams.
• Develop and manage nutrition care plans and monitor outcomes.
• Provide patient and family nutrition counseling and education.
• Develop Nutrition Standards of Practice and educational materials.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to inform patient care and quality improvement.
• Mentor staff and participate in continuous quality improvement activities.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Enteral nutrition

Parenteral nutrition

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD Eligible

Master's degree required for exam eligibility

Job description

Banner Health seeks a Registered Dietitian to manage a complex caseload, perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop nutrition care plans for patients in acute care. You will educate patients/families and contribute to standards of practice and education materials in collaboration with peers.

On-site role with a Tuesday-Saturday shift; requires RD credentials within 6 months of hire and ability to participate in quality improvement activities.