Clinical Dietitian, Methodist & University Hospitals - Full Time/Days

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated team members to provide optimal nutrition care for patients. This role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and implement nutrition interventions, ensuring each patient's unique needs are met. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence. Join a leading healthcare system that values compassion and teamwork while offering excellent benefits, including tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related field is required.
• Must have an active Indiana license to practice as a dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Provides optimal nutrition care for inpatients and outpatients.
• Plans and implements nutrition education tailored to patient needs.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Nutrition Diagnosis

Nutrition Intervention

Nutrition Monitoring

Patient Education

Medical Care Plans Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Active Indiana Dietitian License

Job description

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description:

Provides optimal nutrition care for inpatients and outpatients, utilizing the Nutrition Care Process, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The Nutrition Care Process includes nutritional assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation. Incumbent also plans, organizes, implements and evaluates nutrition education individualized to the patient/client needs; precepts dietetics and other health professional students; independently orders diets, supplements and tube feedings as approved by Medical Staff Office at each facility.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or higher in dietetics or a related field.
• Effective July 1, 2019 all newly Registered Dietitians or dietitians newly practicing in Indiana must have an active Indiana license.
• All current Registered Dietitians must maintain Indiana certification until next renewal period.
• Effective January 1, 2021 all dietitians must have an active Indiana license.
• Registration Eligible hires are required to obtain their RD and LD within 6 months of hire date.
• Ability to develop medical care plans.