Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus 2500

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy with moderate autonomy, guided by advanced dietitians.

You will mentor new graduates and interns, apply the Nutrition Care Process, and use nutrition-related technology to support patient goals. Responsibilities include implementing evidence-based care with the interdisciplinary team, updating care practices, and ensuring comprehensive nutrition care across the continuum.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• For grads after Jan 1, 2024, master’s degree required from an accredited university.
• ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, or grad-level program completed.
• State licensure or certification required per primary state of practice.
• If required, licensure must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to apply the Nutrition Care Process across populations and disease types.
• Ability to interpret and apply evidence-based research to clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy with specialized populations and conditions.
• Uses Nutrition Care Process with autonomy and guidance from advanced dietitians.
• Employs advanced counseling techniques to influence behavior change.
• Utilizes nutrition technology for estimations and goals (calorimetry, software, glucometers).
• Mentors new graduates, interns, and clinical diet techs.
• Applies research to improve patient outcomes and care practices.

Skills

Specialty Medical Nutrition Therapy

Complex Problem Solving

Advanced Counseling Techniques

Nutrition Focused Physical Exam

Nutrition Related Technology Proficienc

Research Study Interpretation

Mentoring

Professional Communication

Education

Registered Dietitian - CDG

Master’s degree (post-2024 grads)

ACEND accredited program completion

State licensure/certification

Licensure within 6 months

Nutrition Care Process proficiency

Evidence-based practice interpretation

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.