Nutrition Therapist - Outpatient

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

35% Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities with/

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Outpatient Nutrition Therapist to develop individualized nutrition care plans and provide education for patients and families. You will work with the interdisciplinary team to implement nutrition care and contribute to quality initiatives in an outpatient setting.

The role includes mentoring students, conducting nutrition education, and supporting research and outcomes measurement in line with evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree by a US regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent.
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics.
• Completion of supervised practice through a ACEND-accredited program (Dietetics Internship, Coordinated Program, or Future Graduate Program).
• Knowledge of Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCPT) and NFPE.
• RDN certification by CDR.
• LMNT licensure by Nebraska DHHS.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical nutrition care for nutritionally complex patients across the care continuum.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate nutrition care with overall care plans.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, and the community.
• Train nutrition and health-professional students in clinical and classroom settings.
• Conduct process improvement, outcomes measurement, and nutrition-focused clinical research.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (US regionally accredited)

ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics

Didactic Program in Dietetics/DI/CP/FGP ACEND accreditation

Job description

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 - Outpatient

Join Our Team as an Outpatient Nutrition Therapist! Are you passionate about helping patients improve their health through personalized nutrition care? We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Nutrition Therapist to join our team! In this role, you'll collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop individualized nutrition care plans, provide education and counseling to patients and families, and help individuals manage complex health conditions. You'll also have opportunities to mentor future healthcare professionals and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in patients' lives, we'd love to have you on our team!

Shift Details

Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities

Available Day Shifts with Flexible Scheduling Options

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.
• 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 - Outpatient

Manage medical nutrition care for patients who are nutritionally complex. 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. Conduct process improvement, outcomes measurement and nutrition focused clinical research and participate in interprofessional process improvement initiatives for specified patient populations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree granted by a US regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent required.
• Completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics required.
• 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); knowledge and application of Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) required.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
• Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist (LMNT) by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in nutrition and dietetics or related area granted by a US regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association certification preferred.
• Clear and consistent written and verbal communication skills preferred.
• Proficient in use of technology and applications, including word processing, excel, nutrient analysis, etc. preferred.
• Critical thinking skills to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observation preferred.
• Analysis of information to identify implications, develop solutions and conclusions and evaluate each alternative to make sound decisions based on appropriate data preferred.
• Service excellence and patient-centered care preferred.
• Interpersonal skills and dedication to organization values preferred.
• Focus on customer satisfaction when working with patients, families, coworkers, other departments, physicians/providers, and the community 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.