Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy across diverse populations, with moderate autonomy.

The role includes mentoring interns and staff, applying Nutrition Care Process, using nutrition-focused tech, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to implement evidence-based care; full-time, 40 hrs/wk, 8am–5pm, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• For grads after 2024, a master’s degree is required.
• Education must be verified.
• Completion of an ACEND accredited program (DPD/DI/CP or grad program).
• State licensure or certification required for primary practice state.
• Licensure within 6 months of hire if required.
• Ability to apply Nutrition Care Process across populations.
• Ability to interpret evidence-based research.

Responsibilities

• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy with specialized conditions and populations.
• Uses the Nutrition Care Process with guidance from advanced practitioners.
• Uses advanced counseling techniques to influence behavior change.
• Utilizes nutrition-focused technology and equipment in care planning.
• Mentors newly graduated dietitians, interns, and clinical diet techs.
• Applies research to improve patient outcomes.
• Implements evidence-based care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Manages nutrition care across the continuum including equipment orders.
• RDN order writing privileges per policy.

Skills

Specialty Medical Nutrition Therapy

Complex Problem Solving

Advanced Counseling Techniques

Nutrition Focused Physical Exam

Nutrition Related Technology Proficie

Research Study Interpretation

Mentoring

Professional Communication

Education

Master’s degree by accredited university (for grads after Jan 1, 2024)

ACEND accredited DPD/DI/CP or graduate‑level program

State licensure or certification in the primary state of practice

Licensure to be obtained within 6 months of hire if required

Education is verified

Demonstrated ability to apply Nutrition Care Process across populations

Demonstrated ability to interpret evidence-based research

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.