Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients with specialized health conditions. The role uses Nutrition Care Process and advanced counseling techniques to guide nutrition goals.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to update care practices, mentor interns and junior staff, and apply current research to improve patient outcomes in a dynamic clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Medical Nutrition Therapy to diverse patient populations.
• Ability to apply Nutrition Care Process in clinical practice.
• Ability to interpret research and translate to care.
• Demonstrated adherence to licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with specialized conditions.
• Utilize Nutrition Care Process with guidance from senior dietitians.
• Mentor new graduates, interns, and clinical staff.
• Apply evidence-based care with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Advanced Counseling

Nutrition Care Process

Monitoring & Assessment

Mentoring & Training

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Research & Evidence-Based Practice

Nutrition Technology Proficiency

Behavior Change Counseling

Education

Master’s degree (by Jan 2024 for new grads)

ACEND accredited program

Didactic/Dietetic Internship/Coordinated 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.