Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Registered Dietitian to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy and lead nutrition care initiatives in a hospital setting.

The role involves using the Nutrition Care Process with support from advanced practice dietitians and applying evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes. The position requires a master’s degree and an active RD license in the state of practice, with opportunities to mentor interns and dietetic technicians.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Graduate degree by Jan 1, 2024 or later; master’s degree required after this date.
• Completion of an ACEND accredited Dietetics training program (DIs, CP, or graduate program).
• Licensure or certification required in the primary state of practice, with timelines.
• Ability to apply Nutrition Care Process across diverse patient populations and diseases.
• Ability to interpret and apply evidence-based research in clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy with varying autonomy under supervision of advanced practice dietitians.
• Use Nutrition Care Process to guide nutrition care and goals.
• Employ advanced counseling techniques to influence behavior change.
• Utilize nutrition technology and software for estimations and analysis.
• Mentor new graduates, interns, and clinical diet techs.
• Apply research to improve patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to update care practices.
• Manage nutrition care across continuum including order writing as needed.

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 Dietetics program

Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

State licensure or certification (primary state of practice)

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.