Dietitian - PRN

Surgery Partners; Great Falls (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Falls Clinic Hospital in Montana is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition education and counseling to patients. You will assess, plan, document, and evaluate the care plan in line with nutrition care processes and department guidelines, seeing patients individually or in groups.

You will work with primary care, specialty teams, hospitalists, the Dietary Manager and clinical staff to support personalized nutrition care and professional growth within a values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nutrition/dietetics.
• Completion of one year internship or coordinated undergraduate dietetic program equivalent, approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Registered or registry eligible with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Licensed or eligible for a Montana license.
• Knowledge of the principles of nutrition planning.
• Working knowledge of special nutrition requirements and unique needs of specific patient populations.
• Maintenance of clinical competency as required by professional regulations and updated patient care.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with patients, co-workers, providers, and other clinic staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients.
• Assess, plan, document, and evaluate the plan of care in accordance with the nutrition care process and department guidelines.
• Sees patients individually and/or in a group setting.

Skills

Nutrition planning

Interpersonal skills

Patient education

Group counseling

Clinical competency

Education

Master's degree in nutrition/dietetics

Internship or coordinated program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for providing nutrition education and counseling to GFC patients. The Registered Dietician will assess, plan, document, and evaluate the plan of care in accordance with the nutrition care process and department guidelines. Sees patients individually and/or in a group setting. Receives direction from: Clinic DON, Hospital DON, Senior Director of Operations. Works cooperatively with: Primary Care, Specialty Care Departments, Hospitalists, Dietary Manager, Clinical Managers, nursing.

EDUCATION:

• Master's degree in food and nutrition/dietetics
• completion of one year internship or coordinated undergraduate dietetic program equivalent, approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

EXPERIENCE:

• Presentation skills and experience preferred

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Registered or registry eligible with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Licensed or eligible for a Montana license

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles of nutrition planning.
• WOrking knowledge of special nutrition requirements and unique needs of specific patient populations.
• Maintenance of clinical competency as required by professional regulations and updated patient care.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with patients, co-workers, providers, and other clinic staff.

NOTICE OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening

ABOUT US:

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.

Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.

ABOUT GREAT FALLS:

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.