Registered Dietitian

Sheridan Memorial Hospital; Sheridan (WY); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A healthcare institution in Wyoming is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide nutritional care for patients. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, calculating nutrition recommendations, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, be licensed as a Dietitian in Wyoming, and possess effective communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to impact patient health and wellness significantly. Apply today to be part of a dedicated medical team.

Qualificações

• Proficient in medical nutrition therapy for various conditions.
• Able to assess and document nutritional risk factors clearly.
• Maintains active registration with relevant dietetic organizations.

Responsabilidades

• Plans and delivers nutritional care according to patients' diagnoses.
• Communicates with interdisciplinary teams regarding patient care plans.
• Calculates nutrition recommendations based on facility policy.

Conhecimentos

Effective communication in English

Proficiency in medical nutrition therapy

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to work in high acuity care settings

Formação académica

Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Registered dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Licensed Dietitian with the State of Wyoming Dietetic Licensing Board

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About Sheridan Memorial Hospital

At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we proudly rank in the top 13.6% of U.S. hospitals, recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. With over 850+ dedicated employees and 100+ expert providers across 25 specialties, we are committed to exceptional, patient-centered care. Set in northern Wyoming’s stunning Big Horn Mountain foothills, Sheridan offers outdoor adventure and community charm. Our hospital combines cutting‑edge technology with a collaborative, innovative culture. Join a team that values your skills, fosters growth, and empowers you to impact lives meaningfully.

Job Summary

Plans and delivers nutritional care to patients according to the patient’s diagnosis and condition. Performs as a member of the multidisciplinary care team and actively works with the DCI contract for dialysis patients. Responds to outpatient consults and assesses patients that have nutritional risk factors.

Essential Duties

• Proficiently assesses patients with a variety of medical conditions, including high acuity care settings, utilizing the established standards of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Completes assessments in a timely manner, in accordance with facility standards.
• Communicates and collaborates with clinicians on the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates consideration of cultural and religious beliefs in the development of care plans.
• Calculates enteral and parenteral nutrition recommendations, according to facility policy.
• Proficiently completes a nutrition‑focused physical exam.
• Familiar with malnutrition diagnostic criteria and documents suspected malnutrition clearly in the nutrition assessment note.
• Understands and effectively communicates medical nutrition therapy recommendations for frequently‑encountered diet education topics.
• Follows facility policy and standards regarding order‑writing of diets, supplements, nutrition support, and/or vitamin and mineral supplements.
• Has thorough knowledge of therapeutic diets, including when each is appropriate to be ordered and what foods/beverages are permitted for each diet.
• Provides in‑services as requested by other hospital departments.
• Maintains active registration with the Commission of Dietetics Registration, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and state licensure board.

Education, Experience & Certification

• Registered dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Licensed Dietitian with the State of Wyoming Dietetic Licensing Board.
• Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• BLS, required.

Additional Skills

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge and effectively learn new technology.
• Proficiency in medical nutrition therapy and critical care nutrition support.
• Effective written and verbal communication with other members of the interdisciplinary medical team (including physicians, nursing, physical therapy, etc.).
• Provide nutrition services staff with dietary restrictions and recommendations for patients.

Specific Demands

Possible exposure to blood and/or body fluids, infectious disease, hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals/ specimens and latex products.

Pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.