Clinical Dietitian

UCHealth; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver nutrition therapy for solid organ transplant patients. In this vital role, you'll assess nutritional needs, develop tailored care plans, and collaborate with a diverse healthcare team. Your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes, making this a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about nutrition and patient care. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance and loan repayment options. If you're ready to make a difference in patients' lives, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to improve health and wellness.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

403(b) with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Employer-paid life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Wellness benefits

Education benefits

Loan repayment assistance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient's nutritional status and needs.
• Develops interventions based on best practices.
• Monitors patient progress and evaluates outcomes.

Skills

Clinical Nutrition

Nutrition Therapy

Patient Assessment

Nutrition Support

Spanish Fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Human Nutrition

Master's in Nutrition

Job description

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Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $38.00/hr

Description

Clinical Dietitian: Solid Organ Transplant Dietitian

Position Description

As a Clinical Dietitian that practices in nutrition therapy and nutrition support, this individual will provide coverage for the solid organ transplant setting working with liver, kidney/pancreas, heart, lung, and ventricular assist device (VAD) programs. We prefer an RD who has a strong nutrition support background, works well with the interprofessional health care team and can comfortably flex from the inpatient to outpatient setting.

FTE Status: 0.8 FTE (32 hrs a week)

Shift: Days

Schedule

Flex hours Monday-Friday, rotating weekend coverage once training completed

Minimum Experience

Three years' clinical nutrition experience preferred.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's in Human Nutrition or related field required with completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics-approved dietetic internship. Master's preferred. Spanish fluency preferred.

Minimum Licensure/Certification: Current Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN). Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Current Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) with the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification preferred.

Location: UCHealth Leprino Building AMC - Aurora, CO

Department: Clinical Nutrition

FTE: Full Time, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $25.80 - $38.70 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary

Plans, coordinates, and implements nutrition therapy services for assigned patient populations as a competent-level dietitian.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient's nutritional status and needs, deriving nutrition diagnosis from assessment data.

Develops interventions and plan of care on best available evidence and best practices.

Assesses patient understanding and compliance with nutrition interventions and plan of care. Monitors patient progress; measures and evaluates patient outcomes.

Participates in and coordinates departmental initiatives relative to patient care. May conduct education programs for patients, physicians, nurses, and other health care team members/departments, and/or the public. Functions as a preceptor in support of the academic enterprise.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition or related field.
• Required Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
• Minimum Experience: 1 year of experience in Clinical Nutrition.
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UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
  
  

Loan Repayment

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
  
  

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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• Employment type

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  General Business and Management

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