Nutrition Therapist

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

Clarkson College discount 35%

Career advancement opportunities with

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Nutrition Therapist to manage medical nutrition care for a generalized patient population. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to integrate nutrition care with the patient’s overall plan of care throughout the continuum, using NCPT to assess status and develop outcomes.

This full-time role (1.0 FTE) offers days from 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional weekend staffing and educational benefits, including up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance and a

Qualifications

• Knowledge and application of NCPT required.
• Clear and consistent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient use of technology including word processing, nutrient analysis, and spreadsheet software.
• Critical thinking to integrate facts and data to support care.
• Service excellence and patient-centered care.
• Interpersonal skills and collaborative approach.
• RDN certification required.
• LMNT license required in Nebraska.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical nutrition care for a generalized patient population.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to integrate nutrition care with the patient’s overall plan.
• Use NCPT to assess nutrition status, identify nutrition diagnoses, and develop, implement and evaluate outcomes of nutrition care plans for patients at nutrition risk.
• 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.
• Days, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional weekend staffing.

Skills

NCPT knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Critical thinking

Technology proficiency

Patient-centered care

Interpersonal skills

RDN

LMNT license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

ACEND-credited program completion

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Full time and benefits eligible (1.0 FTE) Days, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional weekend staffing.

Benefits

• Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

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.

Dignity and Respect: We value all 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.

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.