Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; 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 using the Nutrition Care Process for diverse patient populations in Fort Myers, FL. The role includes mentoring staff and applying evidence‑based practices to improve outcomes.

The position is full‑time, with a $2,500 sign‑on bonus and standard full‑time hours (40/wk). The candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team and contribute to updated care practices through ongoing

Qualifications

• Must be Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with CDR.
• Graduates after Jan 1, 2024 must have a master’s degree from an ACEND‑accredited program.
• Education is verified.
• Complete licensure/certification per state requirements within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to apply the Nutrition Care Process across multiple patient populations.
• Ability to translate evidence‑based research into clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy with scope for specialized populations.
• Uses Nutrition Care Process with guidance from advanced dietitians.
• Employs advanced counseling techniques to support behavior change.
• Uses nutrition technology for needs estimation and goal setting.
• Mentors new graduates, interns, and dietetic technicians.
• Applies current evidence to improve patient outcomes and care processes.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to update care practices.
• Writes orders within policy and participates in nutrition care across the continuum.

Skills

Specialty Medical Nutrition Therapy

Complex Problem Solving

Advanced Counseling Techniques

Nutrition Focused Physical Exam

Nutrition Related Technology Proficien

Research Study Interpretation

Mentoring

Professional Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Dietetics

ACEND accredited DP/DI/Coord. program

RDN credential (CDR)

State licensure or 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.