Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian Educator, Nutritional Services, Full-Time Days

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

Competitive PTO

Shift Differentials

EAP

Tuition and Certification Reimb

Clinical Ladder Program

Beacon Academy Educational Courses

Gym Membership Discount

Job summary

Beacon Health System is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian Educator for the Clinical Nutrition Department in Kalamazoo, MI. The role is full-time with a day shift and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

You will lead orientation and ongoing education programs, support accreditation readiness, and provide Medical Nutritional Therapy across inpatient and outpatient settings. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Dietetics/Nutrition, active CDR registration, AND membership, MI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Nutrition required.
• Registration with CDR (Commission on Dietetic Registration) required.
• Membership with the AND (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) required.
• Licensed Dietitian in the state of Michigan required (when available).
• CPR Certification required.
• Minimum two to three years of clinical experience, which may include instruction, program development, and ICU experience is preferred.
• Advanced Certification within 1-2 years of obtaining position required.
• Master's degree required/preferred and is required for all new dietitians per CDR/AND as of 2024.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates orientation and continuing education programs.
• Developing, recommending, implementing, updating policies and procedures.
• Educating or developing associates for changes within Clinical Nutrition.
• Onboarding dietitians and ensuring competencies.
• Provide Medical Nutritional Therapy (MNT) and inpatient/outpatient coverage.
• Ensure licensure, and adherence to CDR/AND standards.

Skills

Adult education

Leadership

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Registration with CDR

AND membership

Licensed Dietitian in Michigan

CPR Certification

Advanced Certification within 1-2 years

Master's degree

Job description

Beacon Health System is hiring full-time day shift Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian Educator for our Clinical Nutrition Department at Beacon Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo, MI.

We are proud to offer a sign-on bonus of $10,000!

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts
• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

About Beacon Kalamazoo

Beacon Kalamazoo provides 24/7 emergency care and a Level II Trauma Center. We deliver care for serious life-threatening injuries/illnesses, and your everyday health needs, including labor and delivery. We offer specialty care for heart/vascular disease, lung and sleep disorders, mental health conditions, and women’s health. We offer a wide range of outpatient services, including diagnostic imaging, lab tests, respiratorytherapy,and rehabilitation therapy services.

Job Responsibilities

Plans, develops, implements and evaluates the orientation and continuing education programs by:

• Selecting, training, assigning work, evaluating and, if necessary, recommending the discipline and discharge of subordinate staff to supervisor/manager/director.
• Participating in developing short and long-term goals and objectives for assigned areas.
• Developing, recommending, implementing, updating and supporting departmental and hospital wide policies and procedures designed to meet identified goals and objectives.
• Responsible for educating or developing BKH associates for other areas and providers on any changes or updates within Clinical Nutrition as directed by department leader.
• Preforming all responsible job requirements for the clinical nutrition department
• Creating, monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of established training and educational programs; also making changes, when necessary, in collaboration with the supervisor/manager/director and educational services, as needed.
• Being a educational resource for accreditation readiness (i.e. TJC, CMS, ISDH) and ensuring all department personnel are survey ready.
• Responsible for clinical onboarding, training, mentoring, and on-going development of clinical nutrition associates
• Responsible for onboarding all dietetic interns, creating training materials, and ensure they are meeting all required competencies.
• Serving as the main educational resource as requested by managers and associates; in-person and on-call
• Provides Medical Nutritional Therapy (MNT), using assessment, goal/intervention setting, planning, implementation, and evaluation by participating in inpatient and outpatient dietitian coverage, including holidays, weekends, and call, as directed by the department leader.
• Ensures all dietitians are practicing to full extent of their licenses/registration and adhering to the CDR/AND standards.

Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:

• Preparing and/or directing the preparation of required records, reports and research studies of the various educational activities.
• Participating on appropriate inter- and intra-departmental meetings and committees.
• Developing and monitoring the educational standards.
• Obtaining/or maintaining advanced certifications (i.e. CNSC, CDCES, AP-RD, etc.)
• Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as directed by department leader.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:
• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary BKH and Beacon committees or meetings as required by department leader.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition required.
• Registration with CDR (Commission on Dietetic Registration) required.
• Membership with the AND (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) required.
• Licensed Dietitian in the state of Michigan required (when available).
• CPR Certification required.
• Minimum two to three years of clinical experience, which may include instruction, program development, and ICU experience is preferred.
• Advanced Certification within 1-2 years of obtaining position required.
• Master's degree required/preferred and is required for all new dietitians per CDR/AND as of 2024. (Any new dietitian with a completed bachelors degree after 2024 must have a masters prior to sitting for their boards.)

Knowledge & Skills

• Requires an in-depth knowledge of adult education philosophies and trends, programs, techniques, tools and equipment, as well as policies, procedures and processes, and standards of practice in Medical Nutritional Therapy.
• Demonstrates well-developed leadership skills necessary to plan, develop, direct and evaluate the activities of assigned clinical nutrition associates.
• Demonstrates high level of analytical skills necessary to develop and maintain a complex educational system, prepare reports and studies, analyze training needs, design training programs, etc.
• Demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective work relationships and the ability, in a wide variety of situations (negotiating, persuading, counseling, etc.), to conduct effective training programs, including solid public speaking and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal, including solid public speaking and presentation skills.
• Master's Degree related to dietetics field required and/or Advanced Certification (i.e. CDCES, CNSC, CSO, RD-AP, CCTD, CSP, CSR, CEDRD, IBCLC, CSOWM, and CSSD) preferred.
• Credentialed for order writing privileges preferred.
• Works with staff, patients, physicians and others; also has frequent changes in job demands.
• Traveling between facilities: MHSB, EGH, TRH, BKH, BAH, BDH, and CHB, as needed
• May be exposed to possible biohazards.

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