Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy within a multidisciplinary team. You will apply the Nutrition Care Process, utilize advanced counseling techniques, and mentor newer staff while supporting evidence-based practice.

The role emphasizes nutrition-focused assessments, integration with interdisciplinary care, and duties across the care continuum. A master’s degree and RD licensure are required by policy.

Qualifications

• Must be Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• For graduates after Jan 1, 2024, completion of a master’s degree is required by an accredited university.
• Education is verified by the employer.
• Completion of an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, or graduate-level program.

Responsibilities

• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with specialized health conditions or populations.
• Uses Nutrition Care Process for complex care with guidance from advanced practice dietitians.
• Uses advanced counseling techniques to influence behavior change.
• Uses nutrition technology for estimating needs and goals (e.g., indirect calorimetry, software, glucometers).
• Mentors newly graduated dietitians, nutrition interns, and clinical diet techs.
• Applies research to improve patient outcomes.
• Implements evidence-based care with interdisciplinary team and updates care practices.
• Manages nutrition care across the continuum including DME order writing.
• RD order writing privileges per policy/protocol.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Complex Problem Solving

Advanced Counseling

Nutrition Focused Physical Exam

Nutrition Tech Proficiency

Research Interpretation

Mentoring

Professional Communication

Education

Master’s degree (by 2024)

ACEND accredited program

Didactic Program in Dietetics/DI/CP

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.