Registered Dietitian

Insight; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Insight in Coldwater, Michigan is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our on-site team. The role focuses on assessing nutrition needs, developing care plans, and providing individual and group education for patients across diverse conditions.

The Dietitian collaborates with physicians and staff, supervises food service operations as needed, and participates in on-call weekends/holidays. A qualified candidate holds an accredited nutrition degree and is registered or eligible with the CDR.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate nutritional needs; develop and implement nutrition care plans for patients.
• Provide nutrition education to individuals and groups; collaborate with staff and physicians.
• Supervise Food Service operations as needed and participate in on-call weekends/holidays.

Skills

Dietetics knowledge

Nutrition education

Communication skills

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Dietetics

Registered or eligible with CDR

Job description

Registered Dietitian

Insight Coldwater, Michigan, United States

About this position

Location: On-Site, Coldwater, MI

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!