Registered Dietitian

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Coldwater, Michigan, is looking for a Dietician to assess and implement personalized nutrition care plans for diverse patients. This role involves providing nutrition education in various settings, supervising food service operations, and working closely with healthcare staff. Candidates must possess a degree from an accredited dietetic program and hold a State of Michigan Dietician License. The job is part-time with weekend and holiday on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited dietetic curriculum with a bachelor's or master's degree.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or eligible for registration.
• Good communication skills and ability to relate to others.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement individual nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition education for patients and groups.
• Consult and educate staff on nutrition.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to relate with staff

Education

Graduate of an accredited dietetic curriculum

Baccalaureate or master's degree

State of Michigan Dietician License

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Job description

Job Summary

Uses knowledge of dietetics to assess, evaluate, make recommendations, establish, and implement individual nutrition care plans appropriate for all types of patients. Provides nutrition education in both individual and group settings for all aspects of normal and/or therapeutic nutrition. In addition, it provides consultation and education to the staff individually or in groups. Assists in supervising Food Service operations. 25-30 hours/week and rotates on-call weekends and holidays. Assists in the Diet Tech office as assigned.

Education / Licensure / Certification

Graduate of an accredited dietetic curriculum with a baccalaureate or master's degree.

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or eligible for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Special Equipment, Skills or Other Requirements

Must have the ability to relate with physicians, patients, family members and staff in regard to Food and Nutrition practices, principles and theories. Good communication skills.

Special Considerations (Age-Specific requirements)

• Must know food and nutritional requirements for infants, adolescents, youth, young adults, adults, middle-aged adults, and geriatrics.
• State of Michigan Dietician License
• Registered with the Commission of Nutrition and Dietetics

Work environment and hazards

Acute patient care environment and/or home care setting with possible exposure to transmittable diseases. Involvement with patients and family members who exhibit stress-related behaviors due to effects of illness. Within patient homes, they may be subject to odors, smoke, unsanitary or poorly maintained conditions, clutter, insect infestation, and temperature extremes. Driving conditions subject to Michigan weather. Contact with food production area.

Work Contact Group

Patients, families, all hospital departments and physicians.

Special Physical Demands

Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently. Moves equipment and supplies necessary for job function.

Insight is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Values Workplace Diversity!