Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. seeks a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with complex health conditions in a hospital setting.

You will apply the Nutrition Care Process with support from advanced practice dietitians and lead clinical nutrition interventions. You will mentor new graduates and interns, interpret evidence-based research, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• RD credential required and verified.
• Master’s degree by Jan 2024 for new grads.
• Complete ACEND program (DIDP/DI/CP/competency-based).
• State licensure or certification required by state of practice.
• Demonstrated ability to apply the Nutrition Care Process in diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply evidence-based research to practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with complex conditions.
• Use Nutrition Care Process with autonomy under supervision from advanced dietitians.
• Counsel patients using advanced techniques to influence behavior change.
• Utilize nutrition technology for estimating needs and goals.
• Mentor new grads, interns, and clinical diet techs.
• Integrate evidence-based care with interdisciplinary team and update practices.
• Manage nutrition care across continuum including durable medical equipment orders.
• RD order writing privileges as per policy.

Skills

Specialty Medical Nutrition Therapy

Complex Problem Solving

Advanced Counseling Techniques

Nutrition Focused Physical Exam

Nutrition Related Technology Proficiey

Research Study Interpretation

Mentoring

Professional Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Dietetics or related field

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

ACEND-accredited Dietetics program (DI/CP/CPB)

State licensure or certification required

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.