Clinical Dietician - Per Diem

University of Vermont Health - Central Vermont Medical Center; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health in Vermont seeks a Registered Dietitian to join our patient care team. You will screen, assess, and develop nutrition care plans for patients, coordinating with clinicians to promote optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include providing nutrition education to patients and families, applying growth and aging knowledge, and supporting nutrition services in an acute hospital setting. A Vermont RD credential is required or in progress.

Qualifications

• Active status as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• VT Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition screening and assessments.
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families.

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration

VT Certification (preferred)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for performing nutrition screening, assessments, developing and implementing nutrition care plans, providing nutrition education to patients, patients’ families.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

• Active status as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• VT Certification preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development, aging and geriatric care, pregnancy and lactation, nutrition support, and patient education and counseling.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one-year experience as a registered dietitian in an acute health care facility preferred.