Dietitian Nutritionist Weight Management

271 Atrium Health Specialty Network, Inc; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Dental and vision

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Registered Dietitian to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy, nutritional assessments, and counseling in the Southpark Diabetes Clinic. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm (40 hours/week) with a potential sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Remote weight management MNT duties are included for eligible states; RD licensure and possible specialty credentials are required or pursued post-hire. Salary range is listed and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required if RD before 1/1/2024; Master's degree if RD on or after 1/1/2024.
• RD/LDN registry eligible or Registered Dietitian and licensed by state board.
• Specialty certifications may be required (CDCES, CNSC, AND).

Responsibilities

• Assesses and monitors nutritional status of patients and adjusts nutrition care.
• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy counseling and education.
• Completes consults and referrals.
• Coordinates nutrition into total patient care with physicians and nurses.
• Documents nutritional care plans, assessments, and education in required tools.
• Educates patients/families and develops teaching materials.
• Drives in-services and mentoring within the team.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Nutrition assessment

Counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree if RD before 1/1/2024

Master's degree if RD on or after 1/1/2024

RD/LDN registry eligible or Registered Dietitian and licensed

Specialty certifications (CDCES, CNSC, AND) may be required

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Department: 02061 GCMG Diabetes and Nutrition Care: Southpark - Diabetes Clinic Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility. Schedule - Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Virtual weight management MNT/remote Pay Range: $28.55 - $42.85 To be considered for this remote opportunity you must live in one of the following states: AL, CO, FL, GA, ID, KS, KY, ME, MI, NC, SC, VA, VT, WA.

Essential Functions

• Assesses and monitors nutritional status of patients/clients and adjusts nutritional care as indicated utilizing current scientific literature on methodology and relates this information to medical status, anthropometric data, clinical assessment, and nutrition evaluation of the patient/client.
• Provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT)/counseling including assessment and education, developing, monitoring, and implementing MNT/counseling for patients/clients in assigned areas.
• Completes consults and referrals as received.
• Communicates with physicians, nurses, and others to coordinate nutrition into a total patient/client therapy program.
• Completes all required documentation including nutritional care plan, assessments, consultations, nutrient intake analyses and patient/client education in all required documentation tools in a timely, professional, and thorough manner.
• Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient/client and family education.
• Develops, evaluates, and utilizes appropriate education materials.
• Learning needs are identified using methods appropriate to each learner's developmental and educational level; evaluates and documents learner response to teaching.
• Provides/develops periodic in-services on selected topics to team members and other disciplines as requested.
• In-service development for residents and attending physicians is supervised by clinical manager or designee.
• Under the guidance of the manager or designee, participates in basic skills orientation, training, and mentoring of team members and dietetic interns as applicable.
• Teaches and disseminates results and findings of nutrition research to medical team members, nursing, pharmacy, patients, and public.
• Communicates with multidisciplinary departments on patient/client care and issues, including performance feedback on personnel when requested or applicable to ensure standards of excellence are met for customer satisfaction.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree if RD before 1/1/2024, Master's degree if RD on or after 1/1/2024 required.
• RD/LDN registry eligible or Registered Dietitian (Commission on Dietetic Registration) and Licensed by the applicable state Board of Dietetics and Nutrition required.
• If RD/LDN registry eligible, RD/LDN registered required within 4 months of hire.
• Specialty certification (i.e., CDCES, CNSC, AND Certifications) may be required.
• Department managers determine requirements for specialty certifications relevant to the position and the timeframe required to obtain.

Patient Population Served

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the population served.

Our Commitment to You:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care