Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Registered Dietitian to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy across diverse patient populations within our Cedar Rapids area. You will utilize the Nutrition Care Process, mentor staff, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement evidence-based care.

Qualifications include RD credentialing, a post-2024 master's degree, and licensure. This full-time role offers growth, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities to influence patient outcomes within

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with CDR credential.
• Master's degree required for grads after Jan 2024.
• ACEND-accredited program completion or equivalently accredited pathway.
• State licensure/certification required within 6 months.
• Ability to apply Nutrition Care Process and interpret evidence-based research.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with specialized conditions.
• Use Nutrition Care Process with guidance from advanced dietitians.
• Apply advanced counseling techniques to influence behavior change.
• Mentor new grads, interns, and clinical diet techs.
• Implement evidence-based care with interdisciplinary team.
• Manage nutrition care across the continuum, including DME order writing.
• Uphold RD order writing privileges per policy/protocol.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Complex Problem Solving

Advanced Counseling Techniques

Nutrition Focused Physical Exam

Nutrition Related Technology Proficy

Research Study Interpretation

Mentoring

Professional Communication

Education

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

Master's degree (post-2024 grads)

ACEND–accredited program completion

State licensure/certification

NCP application across populations

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.