Dietitian

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to join their team. This role involves developing personalized nutrition care plans, counseling patients and families, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes. The position is set in a patient-centered environment that prioritizes holistic healing. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and RD certification, with a passion for nutrition and patient advocacy. Join this dynamic team to make a meaningful impact on community health!

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus of $5k

Health Insurance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification required.
• Current license as Medical Nutrition Therapist in Nebraska or Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements patient care plans based on nutritional needs.
• Counsels individuals on dietary plans and food selection.
• Participates in health team meetings as a nutrition expert.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Patient Counseling

Evidence-based Practice

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services heart and vascular care emergency services surgery maternity cancer care and diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities

**Sign-on Bonus Eligible - $5k**

Note: the Salary Goes Higher Than the Posted Range

• Practices and performs at the minimum competent level as outlined by the current Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Scope of Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics (SOP) and Standards of Professional Performance for Registered Dietetics (SOPP).
• Develops and implements a patient plan of care based on evidence-based practice and an assessment of nutritional needs.
• Interprets, evaluates, and utilizes pertinent current research related to nutritional care.
• Evaluates nutritional interventions and provides follow up to ensure continuity of care.
• Counsels individuals and families in nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selection, adapting plans to the individual.
• Clearly and concisely communicates appropriate nutritional care data through all record systems.
• Participates in health team meetings and serves as the expert on nutritional care.
• Promotes communication between departments as a patient advocate to facilitate patient care. Provides nutrition education to hospital personnel and community.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree
Registered as a Dietitian (RD) by Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Current license as Medical Nutrition Therapist in Nebraska OR Licensed Dietitian in Iowa depending on work state.

Preferred:
Previous experience as a clinical dietitian.

Knowledge of how to provide care to a diverse population of patients and the ability to communicate and work with people from a variety of age groups, social strata and ethnic backgrounds.

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