NICU Clinical Dietician

HCA HealthONE; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 36,533 - 56,343; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) with match

Flexible spending accounts

Wellbeing support including counseling

Job summary

HCA HealthONE seeks a NICU Dietitian in Denver, responsible for providing nutritional care and support within the NICU, optimizing the quality of life for infants. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Food & Nutrition or Dietetics and have a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including education support, well-being services, and a robust retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a NICU preferred.
• Knowledge of growth and developmental needs of patients.
• Ability to respond to behaviors in each age category.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition assessment and intervention for NICU infants.
• Educates staff and families on nutritional care.
• Develops policies and procedures related to nutrition.

Skills

Registered Dietician (RD)

Clinical experience in NICU

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science or Arts in Food & Nutrition or Dietetics

Master's degree in Food & Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $26.52 - $40.90 / hour

Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Job Summary

This position supports the mission of Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center to optimize the quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole person. The NICU dietitian functions within the multidisciplinary team to provide nutritional care for all infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Responsibilities

The NICU dietitian provides nutrition assessment and intervention, educates staff and families, develops policies and procedures, participates in data collection projects, and serves as a consultant to the entire healthcare team. When needed, the dietitian performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science or Arts and/or master’s degree in food & nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: RD (Registered Dietician) or RDN (Registered Dietician Nutritionist); CNSC or CSP.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a NICU preferred.
• Special Qualifications: Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Degree of supervision required: General guidance and direction by the Clinical Nutrition Manager. Employees expected to perform most job duties independently.
• Ages of Patients Served: Knowledge of growth and developmental needs of patients and families, ability to respond to behaviors in each age category.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.