Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. seeks a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and lead nutrition care across departments. You will use the Nutrition Care Process with support from advanced clinicians and apply evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.

The role includes mentoring graduates and interns, utilizing nutrition technology, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care delivery within the facility.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Completion of ACEND accredited Dietetics program or equivalent.
• State licensure or certification in primary state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with specialized health conditions.
• Uses Nutrition Care Process to facilitate complex nutrition care with moderate autonomy.
• Uses advanced counseling techniques to influence behavior change.
• Applies research to improve patient outcomes.
• Manages nutrition care across the continuum including equipment order writing.
• RD order writing privileges per policy.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Complex Problem Solving

Advanced Counseling Techniques

Nutrition-Focused Exam

Nutrition Tech Proficiency

Research Interpretation

Mentoring

Professional Communication

Education

Master's degree (by 2024)

RDN credential (CDR)

ACEND accredited program

State licensure/certification

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.