Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. seeks a registered dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy across specialized populations in Rockford, IL.

You will apply the Nutrition Care Process with moderate autonomy under supervision from advanced practice dietitians and use nutrition-focused assessment tools. You will mentor new graduates and interns, interpret and apply research to clinical practice, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to update care processes and improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree by Jan 1, 2024 or later as required.
• RD credential (CDR) verified.
• ACEND accredited program or equivalent.
• State licensure or cert per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy with moderate autonomy.
• Apply Nutrition Care Process in diverse patient populations.
• Mentor newly graduated dietitians and interns.
• Interpret research to improve patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to update care practices.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Advanced Counseling Techniques

Research Interpretation

Mentoring

Professional Communication

Nutrition Care Process

Data-driven care planning

Education

Master's degree (by 2024)

ACEND program Accredited Dietitian education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (CDR)

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.