Nutrition Therapist

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Nutrition Therapist to manage medical nutrition care for a broad patient population. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to integrate nutrition into the overall plan of care, using NCPT to assess status and develop evidence-based plans.

You will educate patients and families, train students, and participate in process improvements and research. A bachelor's degree, ACEND program completion, RDN, and LMNT licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition from a US regionally accredited college or foreign equivalent.
• Completion of ACEND-accredited program and supervised practice.
• RDN credential and LMNT licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical nutrition care for a generalized patient population.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to integrate nutrition care with the plan of care.
• Use NCPT to assess status, diagnose nutrition issues and evaluate outcomes.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families and community.
• Train students in clinical and classroom settings; participate in research.

Skills

NCPT knowledge

Nutrition education

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Technology use

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

ACEND accredited program required

RDN credential required

LMNT license required

Job description

Nutrition Therapist page is loaded## Nutrition Therapistlocations: Omaha, NEtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: REQ-35572**Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.****Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)**Nutrition Therapist**Manage medical nutrition care for a generalized patient population. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to integrate nutrition care with the patient's overall plan of care throughout the continuum. Use the Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCPT) to assess nutrition status, identify nutrition diagnoses, and develop, implement and evaluate outcomes of nutrition care plans for patients at nutrition risk. Use skills, knowledge, evidence-based practice, and clinical judgment to address prevention, delay, or management of acute or chronic diseases and conditions for individuals and groups. Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families and the community. Train nutrition and other health care profession students in the clinical and classroom setting. Participate in process improvement, outcomes measurement and clinical research.If you have questions about applying for the Nutrition Therapist, please contact Jana Whitmarsh at [e-mail]**Details*** Full time and benefits eligible (1.0 fte)* Days, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional weekend staffing* **Together. Extraordinary.** Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.* **Leading Health Network** Work with the region's top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.* **Diversity and Inclusion** We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.* **Educational Support** Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.**Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!****Duties:** **Nutrition Therapist**Manage medical nutrition care for a generalized patient population. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to integrate nutrition care with the patient's overall plan of care throughout the continuum. Use the Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCPT) to assess nutrition status, identify nutrition diagnoses, and develop, implement and evaluate outcomes of nutrition care plans for patients at nutrition risk. Use skills, knowledge, evidence-based practice, and clinical judgment to address prevention, delay, or management of acute or chronic diseases and conditions for individuals and groups. Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families and the community. Train nutrition and other health care profession students in the clinical and classroom setting. Participate in process improvement, outcomes measurement and clinical research.**Required Qualifications: Nutrition Therapist**- Bachelor's degree granted by a US regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent. Completion of required nutrition and dietetics coursework and supervised practice through a Didactic Program in Dietetics and Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program in Dietetics, or Future Graduate Program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.- Knowledge and application of Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCPT) required.- Clear and consistent written and verbal communication required.- Proficient use of technology and its applications, including word processing, nutrient analysis, spreadsheet software required.- Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening and observation required.- Analysis of information to identify implications, develop solutions and conclusions and evaluate each alternative to make sound decisions based on appropriate data required.- Service excellence and patient centered care required. Interpersonal skills (respect, honesty, fairness, positive attitude toward colleagues and customers) required.- Focus on customer satisfaction when working with patients, families, coworkers, other departments, physicians/ providers, and the community required.- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.- Licensed as a Medical Nutrition Therapist (LMNT) through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services required.**Preferred Qualifications: Nutrition Therapist**- Master's degree in nutrition and dietetics or related area granted by a US regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent preferred.- Knowledge and application of Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) preferred.Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status.Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics.Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of "Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care" to our patients and their families. Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.Use this tool to search for jobs with Nebraska Medicine. Opportunities include full-time, part-time and casual positions in patient care, nursing, nursing support, allied health, diagnostics, administration, customer service, facilities, IT and more.If you are seeking Physician Opportunities, please visitFor opportunities in Food and Environmental Services, please visit