Clinical Dietitian

Kootenai Health; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Tuition assistance and career growth

Robust Retirement Plan

Shift differentials

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene, ID is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to coordinate nutrition care for inpatients and outpatients across settings. You will conduct assessments, develop care plans, educate patients, and collaborate with care teams.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Nutrition or Dietetics, Idaho LD and CDR RD, BLS, and proficiency with Meditech, Nutrition Care Manual, and Microsoft Office. Prior acute care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field is required.
• Idaho LD and CDR RD licensure is required.
• BLS certification is required; proficiency with Meditech is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all phases of patient nutrition care across settings.
• Provides nutrition assessments, interventions and monitoring.
• Educates patients and families on medical nutrition therapy.
• Collaborates with clinical dietitians and care teams for continuity of care.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Nutrition assessment

Dietary planning

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or a related field

Idaho Licensed Dietitian (LD) and CDR Registered Dietitian (RD) required

BLS required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Meditech

Nutrition Care Manual

Job description

Clinical Dietitian Internal Only Department Only

Position Summary

The position is responsible for coordinating all phases of patient nutrition care including nutrition assessments, interventions, monitoring, education of hospitalized patients and outpatients in a variety of settings.

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality, evidence based, efficient and patient-focused medical nutrition therapy to patients by identifying and providing age specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families
• Establishes individualized plans of care for each assigned patient, planning menus in accordance with patient dietary requirements, providing instruction for normal or therapeutic nutrition; monitors and revises care plans as needed
• Coordinates food service procurement for assigned patient(s), production and distribution
• Provides technical guidance and advises other personnel assigned to patient(s) with planning, preparing and serving food in order to achieve specific health related goal(s)
• Provides patient, professional and nutrition staff education, as needed
• Coordinates with other Clinical Dietitians to ensure continuum of care during shift changes, patient transfers, and discharges
• Refers more complex issues to higher-level staff and leadership as needed
• Performs duties in support of and in compliance with organizational initiatives, performance improvement plans, DNV and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies
• Performs chart reviews as needed
• Compliant with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within clinical nutrition
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or a related field required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an acute care environment or completion of a coordinated undergraduate program (CUP) with a dietetic internship of no less than 900 hours under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian required
• State of Idaho Licensed Dietitian (LD) and CDR Registered Dietitian (RD) required
• BLS required
• Kootenai Health approved specialty certification preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Meditech, and Nutrition Care Manual
• Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs
• Must be able to maintain a sitting position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical and office job
• Repetitive movements

Continue your career with Kootenai Health!

At Kootenai Health, you can continue learning, growing, and advancing. With 397 beds licensed on the main campus, two critical access hospitals, and more than 50 clinics, we offer an almost endless array of meaningful opportunities. Our Internal Recruiters are dedicated to providing personalized service to our team members. They are available to answer internal mobility questions and assist you in navigating options to transition and expand your career and skills.

What to Expect after you transfer:

• If you change your title or department, you will receive a new badge. Badges are printed and available in Security on the Wednesday of the week following your transfer.
• Your benefits may change if your position status (FT, PT, or PRN) has been updated. Please talk with your Recruiter if you have any questions about your status and benefits.
• Those with a primary position as a PRN will receive per diem pay. Per Diem rates are tiered depending on number of years of employment.
• If you are moving into a new role, HR will provide you with a new job description to review and sign. HR will also request documentation for any new requirements for your position, including experience, education, licensure, certification, etc.
• If EPIC training is required for your role and you have not completed the required module for your position, please complete an EPIC Fast Track Attestation at https://kh.org/epicfasttrack
• If an advanced background check with Health and Welfare is required for your role and you have not completed one previously, you will need to complete the process before your transfer date.

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. We value investing in our employees and look forward to supporting you to find a position that best meets your needs, passions, and goals!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• Employee referral bonus program

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