Medical Nutrition Therapy Dietitian (Clinical)

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

University of New Mexico Hospitals is seeking a part-time Dietitian to collaborate with the healthcare team and deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy. You will assess nutritional status, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and monitor outcomes across neonatal to geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include safety adherence, documentation, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. This position is on-site with rotating shifts and PRN considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Masters degree preferred and related discipline.
• Experience: 6 months direct related work.
• License: NM Dietitian License or provisional license.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Follow patient safety policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Perform nutrition care functions per policy, including care plans.
• Monitor patients at nutrition risk and reassess as needed.
• Lead nutrition care aides to ensure plan delivery.
• Monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition support effectiveness.
• Provide education to patients and families.
• Document records to meet regulatory guidelines.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Patient safety

Dietetic knowledge

Interprofessional communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Related Discipline

Job description

University of New Mexico Hospitals is seeking a part-time Dietitian to collaborate with the healthcare team and deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy. You will assess nutritional status, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and monitor outcomes across neonatal to geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include safety adherence, documentation, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. This position is on-site with rotating shifts and PRN considerations.