Nutrition Therapist - Outpatient

nebraskamed; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is accepting applications for an Outpatient Nutrition Therapist / Dietitian to serve our outpatient clients on the main campus. The role involves managing medical nutrition care, counseling patients, and educating families as part of the care team.

The position is full-time, with days Monday–Friday, and provides tuition assistance and advancement opportunities as part of our educational support. Join us in delivering Serious Medicine and extraordinary care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics with ACEND‑accredited supervised practice.
• Knowledge and application of Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCPT).
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication is required.
• Proficient use of technology including word processing, nutrient analysis, and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical nutrition care for a generalized outpatient population.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to integrate nutrition care with the care plan.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Train students in clinical and classroom settings.
• Engage in outcomes measurement and process improvement.

Skills

NCPT knowledge

Strong communication

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics

ACEND-accredited supervised practice

RDN certification

LMNT licensure Nebraska

Tools

Word processing

Nutrient analysis software

Spreadsheet software

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)

Outpatient Nutrition Therapist

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as an Outpatient Nutrition Therapist / Dietitian. This specific position will be serving our outpatient clients with general nutrition needs. This role will be working on the main Nebraska Medicine campus. (also known as:Nutrition Therapist, or Dietitian)

We partner with our physicians, nurses and other hospital staff to provide the best Serious Medicine and Extraordinary Care available in the region. We are excited to have Forbes Magazine recognize us in their list of American’s top employers and the best employer in Nebraska. Come join us!!

Details

• Full time and benefits eligible
• Monday-Friday, Days

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 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:

• 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:

• 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.