Registered Dietitian

Insight Health Systems; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Coldwater, Michigan, is seeking a qualified nutrition specialist to assess and implement nutrition care plans for patients. Responsibilities include providing nutrition education and supervising Food Service operations. Candidates must have a degree in dietetics, a Michigan Dietician License, and be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. The position involves working in an acute care environment and requires good communication skills alongside a flexible schedule including on-call hours.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited dietetic curriculum with a baccalaureate or master's degree.
• Must have State of Michigan Dietician License.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or eligible for registration.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and make recommendations for individual nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition education in individual and group settings.
• Assist in supervising Food Service operations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to relate with physicians and patients

Education

Graduate of an accredited dietetic curriculum with a 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.

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