Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to provide medical nutrition therapy with guidance from senior dietitians. You will mentor interns and staff, interpret research, and apply Nutrition Care Process across diverse patient populations.

Requirements include RD credential, a master’s degree by January 2024 from an ACEND-accredited program, state licensure, and the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months. A sign-on bonus of $2,500 is offered.

Competenze

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Master’s degree by Jan 1, 2024 or later from an ACEND-accredited program.
• ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program or graduate program.
• State licensure or certification required for practice.
• Licensure must be obtained within 6 months if required by the state.
• Ability to apply the Nutrition Care Process across multiple patient populations.
• Ability to interpret and apply evidence-based research to clinical practice.

Mansioni

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to individuals with health conditions or in specialized populations.
• Use Nutrition Care Process with guidance from advanced practice dietitians.
• Apply advanced counseling techniques to influence behavior change.
• Use nutrition technology to estimate needs and goals (e.g., indirect calorimetry, software).
• Mentor newly graduated dietitians, interns, and clinical diet techs.
• Apply research to improve patient outcomes.
• Update care practices with the interdisciplinary team.
• Manage nutrition care across the continuum including DME order writing.
• RDN order writing privileges per policy.

Conoscenze

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Complex Problem Solving

Advanced Counseling

Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam

Nutrition Technology Proficiency

Research Interpretation

Mentoring

Professional Communication

Formazione

Master’s degree by Jan 1, 2024 (ACEND)

ACEND-accredited Dietetics program

State licensure or certification

Education verified

6-month licensure window if required

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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.