Clinical Dietitian PRN

Vibra Healthcare, LLC.; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vibra Healthcare, LLC. seeks a PRN Dietitian to join Gateway Rehab in Florence, KY. The role performs nutritional assessments, patient counseling, and develops care plans in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include implementing nutrition therapy orders, monitoring adherence, and overseeing the nutrition office; requires KY RD licensure, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics registration, and at least two years of hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Current, valid RD license in the state of employment required.
• Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
• Minimum two years hospital clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutritional assessments and provide dietary recommendations.
• Provide patient counseling and education on nutrition.
• Develop, monitor and adjust nutritional care plans.
• Implement nutrition therapy orders and verify implementation.
• Monitor patient adherence and tolerance to prescribed therapy.
• Direct and manage the nutrition office.

Skills

Clinical nutrition knowledge

Patient counseling

Nutritional assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Registered Dietitian licensure (RD)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

COME BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH VIBRA HEALTHCARE!

We are seeking a PRN Dietitian to join our team!

Hospital Details

Gateway Rehab, located in Florence, KY is a 40 bed inpatient rehab providing rehabilitative services to people recovering from disabilities caused by injuries or illnesses. We help our patients regain their physical or cognitive abilities so they can return home at their highest level of independence. As a smaller, specialized hospital, we offer an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and friendly work environment where you really get to know your patients and their families.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the quality of nutritional care provided to both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. Performs nutritional assessments/evaluations and makes dietary recommendations. Provides patient counseling and education. Develops nutritional care, and monitors and implements changes as appropriate. Implements nutrition therapy orders and verifies implementation of orders. Monitors and evaluates patient’s adherence to, acceptance of, and tolerance for prescribed nutrition therapy. Re-evaluates/updates nutrition care on a regular basis. Accountable for the planning and directing of the nutrition office.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Current, valid, and active license and/or certification to practice as a Registered Dietitian in the state of employment required.
• Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
• Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in a hospital setting required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor preferred.
• Knowledge in modern principles and practices of dietetics preferred.
• Knowledge in safety and sanitation standards applicable to hospital food service preferred.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Benefits

At Vibra Healthcare, employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. Below is a brief summary of our benefits.

• Medical PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well as HMO options in some markets
• FREE prescription plans
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flex Spending plans, 401K matching
• Additional Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans
• Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, etc
• Pet Insurance
• Group legal – provides legal assistance with personal legal matters
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Work life balance

At Vibra Healthcare, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals are always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside. Our culture fosters engagement, diversity and advocacy. Our goal is to empower our employees and support them in their professional growth while leading them on a path to success within our organization.