Clinical Dietitian Specialist - Sign-On Bonus Relocation Aid

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Peralta (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

University of New Mexico Hospitals is seeking a Nutrition Specialist to collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy and monitor patient outcomes. You will assess nutritional status using history, physical exam, labs, and anthropometrics, and implement interventions to improve nutrition in medically complex patients.

The role emphasizes evidence-based nutrition practice, patient education, and leadership of the nutrition care team, with opportunities to precept

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or related field.
• 1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience is essential.
• Advanced credentials from CDR/NBNSC/NCBDE or Master's Degree may qualify for Specialist designation and increased compensation.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and monitor outcomes of nutrition interventions.
• Evaluate nutritional status using diet recall/history, physicals, labs, and anthropometric measurements.
• Develop care plans and deliver nutrition education to patients and families.
• Direct the nutrition care team to ensure adherence to policies and standards.
• Precept dietetic interns and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interventions

Patient education

Evidence-based practice

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Related Discipline

Job description

University of New Mexico Hospitals is seeking a Nutrition Specialist to collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy and monitor patient outcomes. You will assess nutritional status using history, physical exam, labs, and anthropometrics, and implement interventions to improve nutrition in medically complex patients.

The role emphasizes evidence-based nutrition practice, patient education, and leadership of the nutrition care team, with opportunities to precept