Clinical Dietitian - Casual/PRN - Days

Nebraska Methodist Health System; Council Bluffs (IA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for its Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. This casual position involves providing medical nutrition therapy and working as needed to meet business requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Science and be a Registered Dietitian. Responsibilities include conducting nutrition assessments, devising care plans, and monitoring patient progress to ensure optimal nutritional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) required within 3 months of hire.
• Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist (LMNT) in Nebraska required within 3 months of hire.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in Iowa required within 3 months of hire.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments including food/nutrition-related history.
• Devise specific nutrition strategies and plans of care.
• Implement and communicate nutrition plans of care with the team.
• Monitor and evaluate progress toward nutrition care outcomes.

Skills

Knowledge of The Joint Commission requirements

Skill in planning

Strong verbal communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to interpret lab results

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital

Address: 933 E Pierce St., Council Bluffs, IA

Work Schedule: This is a casual position. Casual employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the needs of the business. Workdays/hours will often vary from week to week.

The Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy in compliance with current Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), Standards of Practice (SOP), and Standards of Professional Performance (SOPP).

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessment in the five domains of nutrition assessment as documented in the International Dietetics and Nutrition Terminology Reference Manual: Standardized Language for the Nutrition Care Process (IDNT) – including Food/Nutrition-Related History, Anthropometric Measurements, Biochemical Data, Nutrition-Focused Physical Findings, and Client History.
• Identify specific nutrition diagnoses and document using standardized language that includes problem (p), etiology (e), and signs and symptoms (PES statement).
• Devise specific nutrition strategies and plans of care, creating nutrition prescriptions in conjunction with patients, caregivers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Implement and clearly communicate nutrition plans of care with the interdisciplinary team; ensure interventions are delivered and actions are carried out.
• Monitor and evaluate indicators and outcomes related to nutrition diagnoses, goals, and intervention strategies to determine progress toward desired nutrition care outcomes and decide whether planned interventions should be continued or revised.
• Integrate the Standards of Practice (SOP) and Standards of Professional Performance (SOPP) into practice, self‑assessment, and professional development.
• Utilize best available research as the foundation for evidence‑based practice.
• Provide nutrition education to patients, families, and caregivers prior to discharge through counseling, education, and training materials to ensure compliance with the established nutrition care plan.
• Pursue opportunities (education, training, credentials) to advance practice in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Share current, evidence‑based nutrition information with other clinical dietitians, dietetic interns, medical students, allied staff, and providers as requested to facilitate continuous learning and development.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Human Nutrition or equivalent required.

Experience

• 1–2 years of previous clinical experience with patients throughout the aging continuum preferred.

License/Certifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) board eligible; required within 3 months of hire.
• Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist (LMNT) in the State of Nebraska required within 3 months of hire.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Iowa required within 3 months of hire.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of The Joint Commission requirements.
• Knowledge of current Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Process.
• Skill in planning, delegation, time‑management, and problem‑solving.
• Skill in performing nutritional calculations based on body weight, age, lab values, and clinical status.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Skill in electronic medical record documentation.
• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and patients.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret lab results as related to nutritional status of patients.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents.
• Requires ability to provide transportation to other campus and/or work‑related locations within a reasonable timeframe.

Physical Requirements

• Weight Demands: Medium Light Work – Exerting up to 35 pounds of force.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.