Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2500

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy, applying the Nutrition Care Process with advanced guidance from senior dietitians. You will mentor interns and new staff, use nutrition-related technology, and engage in research to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires state licensure, a master’s degree for new grads, and an ability to implement evidence-based care within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• For graduates after Jan 1, 2024, completion of a minimum of a master’s degree by an accredited university.
• Education is verified.
• Completion of an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, or graduate-level competency-based dietitian nutritionist program.
• State licensure or certification in accordance with the primary state of practice requirement for Registered Dietitians.
• If the primary state of practice requires licensure or certification, this must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to apply the Nutrition Care Process in multiple patient populations and/or disease types.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply evidence-based research to clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with specialized health conditions and/or in specialized populations.
• Uses the Nutrition Care Process to facilitate more complex nutrition care with guidance from advanced practice dietitians.
• Uses advanced counseling techniques to influence behavior change.
• Uses technology in estimating needs and nutrition goals (e.g., indirect calorimetry, nutrient analysis software).
• Mentors newly graduated dietitians, dietetic interns, and clinical diet techs.
• Applies research to improve patient outcomes.
• Implements evidence‑based care with interdisciplinary team and updates care practices.
• Manages nutrition care across the continuum including durable medical equipment order writing.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist order writing privileges per policy/protocol.

Skills

Specialty Medical Nutrition Therapy

Complex Problem Solving

Advanced Counseling Techniques

Nutrition Focused Physical Exam

Nutrition Related Technology Proficacy

Research Study Interpretation

Mentoring

Professional Communication

Education

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

ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics / Internship / Coordinated Program / grad-level program

State licensure or certification as per state requirements

Completion of required licensure within 6 months of hire

Tools

ACEND programs

Job description

Posting Specifics

Pay Rate: Based on Experience

Shift Details: Full-Time (40hrs/wk). M-F 8am to 5pm

Sign On Bonus: $2500

Essential Functions

• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with specialized health conditions and or in specialized populations.
• Uses the Nutrition Care Process to facilitate the provision of more complex nutrition care with moderate autonomy and supportive guidance from advanced practice dietitians.
• Uses advanced counseling techniques to influence behavior change.
• Uses technology in estimating needs and nutrition goals (ex: indirect calorimetry, nutrient analysis software, glucometers, etc.)
• Mentors newly graduated dietitians, dietetic interns, and clinical diet techs.
• Applies research to improve patient outcomes.
• Implements the latest evidence‑based care with the interdisciplinary team and in updating care practices/processes within the facility.
• Manages nutrition care across the continuum including durable medical equipment order writing.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist order writing privileges per policy/protocol.

Skills

• Specialty Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Complex Problem Solving
• Advanced Counseling Techniques
• Nutrition Focused Physical Exam
• Nutrition Related Technology Proficiency
• Research Study Interpretation
• Mentoring
• Professional Communication

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• For graduates after Jan 1, 2024, completion of a minimum of a master’s degree by an accredited university.
• Education is verified.
• Completion of an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, or graduate-level competency-based dietitian nutritionist program.
• State licensure or certification in accordance with the primary state of practice requirement for Registered Dietitians.
• If the primary state of practice requires licensure or certification, this must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to apply the Nutrition Care Process in multiple patient populations and/or disease types.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply evidence-based research to clinical practice.