Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy with oversight from experienced dietitians. You will apply the Nutrition Care Process and employ advanced counseling techniques to support complex cases.

The role includes mentoring new graduates, interns, and dietetic technicians, integrating research findings to improve patient outcomes, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team for evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Master’s degree by 2024 for new grads.
• ACEND accredited program completion required.
• State licensure/certification in primary state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy with moderate autonomy under guidance from senior dietitians.
• Use Nutrition Care Process to guide care.
• Mentor graduates, interns, and diet techs.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Mentoring

Advanced Counseling

Nutrition-focused Exam

Clinical Nutrition Technology

Research Interpretation

Professional Communication

Nutrition Care Process

Education

Master’s degree (by 2024)

ACEND program completed

Didactic/ Internship 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.