Pediatric Inpatient Dietitian (PRN) – Flexible Shifts

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health The Registered Dietitian Clinical role supports nutrition care processes and medical nutrition therapy for patients with common diseases and wellness goals. This PRN position covers inpatient units across Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City and Lehi, UT, with a pay range based on experience and a $1,250 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

8-hour shifts, weekends and holidays rotate, with flexible coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or eligibility; must pass exam within 6 months if eligible.
• Master’s degree required for eligible graduates after Jan 1, 2024; education verified.
• Completion of ACEND accredited Dietetics program or credentialed internship.
• State licensure/certification required within 6 months of hire; primary state of practice rules apply.
• Clinical dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes and documents nutrition assessment.
• Assess and interpret nutrition-related lab values.
• Identifies and documents nutrition diagnosis.
• Implements nutrition interventions including education based on patient needs and culture.
• Monitors and evaluates nutrition outcomes; communicates with healthcare providers.
• Collaborates with other dietitians and refers to specialists as needed.
• Supports nutrition care across the healthcare continuum.
• Participates in department improvement projects.
• RD nutrition order writing privileges per policy/protocol.

Skills

General Medical Nutrition Therapy

Nutrition Focused Physical Exam

Malnutrition Diagnosis

Nutrition Requirement Calculations

Anthropometric Measurements

Nutrition Education

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Professional Communication

Computer Proficiency

Education

Master’s degree (required for graduates after Jan 1, 2024)

ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics / Dietetic Internship / Coordinated Program

Job description

Intermountain Health The Registered Dietitian Clinical role supports nutrition care processes and medical nutrition therapy for patients with common diseases and wellness goals. This PRN position covers inpatient units across Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City and Lehi, UT, with a pay range based on experience and a $1,250 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

8-hour shifts, weekends and holidays rotate, with flexible coverage as needed.