Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator

45500 Intermountain Medical Group Denver LLC; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is seeking a Registered Dietitian Specialist who provides Medical Nutrition Therapy with moderate autonomy in specialty care areas. You will use the Nutrition Care Process to guide complex cases and mentor junior staff while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes evidence-based care, advanced counseling techniques, and nutrition-focused assessments to improve patient outcomes and support the care team in delivering

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Master’s degree conferred or completed by Jan 1, 2024.
• ACEND-accredited program completion required.
• State licensure or certification as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with specialized conditions.
• Utilizes Nutrition Care Process to guide complex nutrition care with autonomy.
• Mentors junior staff and interns in clinical settings.
• Applies evidence-based care and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams.
• Manages nutrition care across the continuum and supports dietetics practice.

Skills

Specialty MNT

Problem Solving

Counseling Techniques

Nutrition-focused Exam

Nutrition Tech Proficiency

Research Interpretation

Mentoring

Professional Communication

Education

Registered Dietitian

Master's degree by 2024

ACEND accredited program

State licensure/certification

Job description

Job Description

The Registered Dietitian Specialist facilitates the nutrition care process in specialty care areas or specialized populations with a moderate degree of autonomy, using experience-based knowledge, nutrition assessment, and diagnostic reasoning skills and competencies.

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.
• 2 or more years of dietetics experience in a clinical setting, preferred.
• Experience in managing patients in a specialty area, preferred.
• Relevant dietetics-related specialty practice credential (CNSC, CSP, CDCES, CSO, CSR, CSOWM, etc.), preferred

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Location: Lutheran Family Practices Work City: Wheat Ridge Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $32.34 - $49.94

Benefits

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Policy

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

PEAK Program

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

Job Description Intent

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Company Overview

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

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