Dietitian

Dignity Health; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Las Vegas is seeking an entry-level Clinical Dietitian I. This role involves assessing patient nutritional status and developing appropriate nutrition plans. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics and valid Registered Dietitian registration. Experience with specific patient populations is preferred. Join a mission-driven team focused on community health and patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with completion of an accredited dietitian program.
• Experience as a hospital clinical dietitian preferred.
• Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient screenings and assessments based on nutritional risk.
• Support operational needs of interactive dietitian positions.
• Implement specific nutrition interventions for medical conditions.
• Collaborate on menu development and maintain dietary compliance.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nutritional counseling

Customer service

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Tools

Nutritional assessment tools

Diet manual

Job description

Job Summary

As an entry level clinician, the Clinical Dietitian I assesses the nutritional status of the patient using recognized tools of assessment, and recommends and counsels patients, family, and/or caregivers on the appropriate nutrition plan to improve the patient's disease or condition management. Works with general patient population, as well as, with patients in more complex level of care under supervision of a Clinical Dietitian II or Clinical Dietitian Lead.

Essential Functions

• Conducts patient screening in accordance with specialized clinical guidelines for those at a specific nutritional risk. Completes a thorough nutrition assessment and diagnosis, considering the clinical condition, varied needs of age-specific populations, as well as cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds. Uses clinical judgment to identify malnutrition and other nutrition diagnoses. Closely monitors, evaluates and re-screens patient nutrition status as appropriate. Updates plan of care as necessary. Follows up with patient as needed. Promotes a positive patient experience by maintaining communication with patients, staff and guests and providing excellent customer service.
• Supports patient interactive positions (i.e. dietitians, diet clerks, etc.) and provides for the operational needs of these positions. Collaborates in maintaining regulatory compliance (including TJC, CMS, state specific department of health, etc.) and infection control practices. Supports in maintaining adequate staffing for clinical daily needs reflecting cost efficiency.
• Implements targeted and specific nutrition intervention(s) based on the specific medical condition. Conducts motivational interviews and provides customized nutrition education to patients and/or families and caregivers. Actively participates as a member of the multi-specialty, interdisciplinary care team to contribute toward overall patient care.
• Collaborates in the process of menu development for patient, cafeteria, and catering services. Supports in managing the facility diet manual, as well as patient diet and nutritional compliance and participates in hospital committees as needed (e.g. Quality and P&T committees). May also act as the highest ranking Registered Dietitian as needed.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree with completion of accredited dietitian program (ACEND - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition Dietetics.)
• Experience with specific patient populations (e.g. pediatric, bariatric, ICU, etc.) may be required. Two (2) years of experience as a hospital clinical dietitian.

Licensure

• Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Current (within the past 12 months) ServSafe® Allergen and Food Handler Certifications. If not currently certified, certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Where You'll Work

As the community’s only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system; Dignity Health Nevada has been guided by the vision and core values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters for more than 70 years. As the Henderson and Las Vegas communities grow, Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican facilities and its more than 3,400 employees will continue the Sisters’ mission of serving people in need. St. Rose Dominican is a member of Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems, a 22-state network of more than 9,000 physicians, 60,000 employees, and 400 care centers, including hospitals, urgent and occupational care, imaging and surgery centers, home health, and primary care clinics. Headquartered in San