Clinical Dietitian: Solid Organ Transplant

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career ladder advancement

Certification exam support

CEU opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

UCHealth Leprino Building in Aurora, CO is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to oversee transplant nutrition therapy across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will collaborate with an interprofessional team and flex between liver, kidney/pancreas, heart, lung, and VAD programs.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Human Nutrition with an ADA-approved dietetic internship and RD/RDN credentials; CNSC is preferred, and Spanish fluency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Human Nutrition or related field with completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics-approved dietetic internship.
• Current RD/RDN with Commission on Dietetic Registration required; CNSC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for solid organ transplant nutrition therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Work with the interprofessional health care team and flex between inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Support liver, kidney/pancreas, heart, lung, and VAD programs with nutrition expertise.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Clinical nutrition

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Human Nutrition

ADA-accredited dietetic internship

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Location: UCHealth Leprino Building - Aurora, CO

Department: Nutrition Therapy

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

• Flex hours Monday-Friday, rotating weekend coverage

Pay: $29.54 - $44.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

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.

Minimum Experience

• Three years' clinical nutrition experience preferred
• 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) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required AND Current Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) with the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification preferred.

At UCHealth dietitians get great job perks such as:

• Career Advancement: Clinical ladder to enhance career growth.
• Board Certifications: financial support for certification exams.
• CEU Support CEUs are provided to staff, can vary based on budget

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
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Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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

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