Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. in Lexington is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for individuals with complex health conditions, utilizing the Nutrition Care Process with support from advanced practice dietitians.

You will mentor interns and junior staff, apply evidence‑based care with the interdisciplinary team, and manage nutrition care across the continuum, including order writing for DME as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Master’s degree by an accredited university for graduates after Jan 1, 2024.
• State licensure or certification required where applicable.
• Demonstrated ability to apply Nutrition Care Process across populations.

Responsibilities

• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with specialized conditions.
• Uses Nutrition Care Process with guidance from advanced practice dietitians.
• Mentors new graduates, interns, and clinical diet techs.
• Applies evidence-based care with the interdisciplinary team.

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Master’s degree

ACEND-accredited program

State licensure/certification

Nutrition Care Process proficiency

Tools

Indirect calorimetry software

Nutrient analysis software

Glucometers

EMR systems

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.