Nutrition Technician

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

UW Health in Madison is seeking a qualified Nutrition Technician to provide nutrition services to patients. You'll assess and implement nutrition interventions, ensuring safety and effectiveness while participating in performance improvement efforts.

This role requires an Associate's Degree, with a Bachelor’s preferred, and 2 years of relevant experience. Enjoy an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance for your career advancement.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of experience as a Nutrition Technician or similar role.
• Registered as a Nutrition and Dietetic Technician within 6 months.
• Certification as required by the State of Wisconsin within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Help assess, develop, and implement nutrition interventions.
• Monitor patients' progress in their nutrition education.
• Participate in quality performance improvement efforts.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Meal planning

Patient education

Quality improvement

Education

Associate's Degree in Nutrition or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, Days. Hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, with a weekend rotation approximately once a month. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at the University Hospital and East Madison Hospital.

Be part of something remarkable

Help provide food and nutrition services to patients at UW Health. If you like to draft meal plans and conduct nutritional education to patients, this is the role for you!

Nutrition Technician responsibilities

• Help assess, develop, and implement nutrition intervention(s) for individual or group nutrition education, and monitor the patient’s progress.
• Participate in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that nutrition care is safe and effective.

At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nutrition or related field Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field Preferred

Work Experience

• 2 years of experience as a Nutrition Technician, Diet Clerk, or other nutrition related work Required

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered as a Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) as delineated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. within 6 months Required
  OR in lieu of the above:
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist as delineated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Upon Hire or obtained within 6 months within 6 months Required and
• Certification/Licensure as required by the State of Wisconsin within 3 months of the start date within 3 months Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

East Madison Hospital

East Madison Hospital - is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

• Legal Employer University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority
• Locations 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI, 53792, US 4602 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI, 53718, US
• Job Category Clinical / Direct Patient Care (non-RN)