Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator

Intermountain Healthcare; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Wheat Ridge, CO, is seeking a Registered Dietitian Specialist to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy across specialty populations. The role emphasizes dietetics expertise, mentoring, and applying the Nutrition Care Process in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has RD credential, master’s degree, state licensure where required, and 2+ years in clinical dietetics; strong skills in nutrition-focused assessment and patient counseling are

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Master’s degree by January 1, 2024 or later.
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited pathway (Dietetics program/internship).
• State licensure or certification as required by primary state of practice.
• Ability to apply Nutrition Care Process across multiple patient populations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret evidence-based research in clinical practice.
• 2+ years of clinical dietetics experience preferred.
• Experience in managing patients in a specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with specialized health conditions.
• Uses Nutrition Care Process with moderate autonomy and interdisciplinary guidance.
• Applies advanced counseling techniques to influence behavior change.
• Mentors newly graduated dietitians, interns, and clinical diet techs.
• Implements evidence-based care with the care team and updates practices.
• Manages nutrition care across the continuum including order writing.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Complex Problem Solving

Advanced Counseling

Physical Exam Skills

Nutrition Tech Proficiency

Research Interpretation

Mentoring

Professional Communication

Education

Master’s degree

ACEND Dietetics Program

State licensure

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 SpecificsPay Rate: Based on ExperienceShift Details: Full-Time (40hrs/wk). M-F 8am to 5pmSign On Bonus: $2500Essential FunctionsProvides 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.SkillsSpecialty Medical Nutrition TherapyComplex Problem SolvingAdvanced Counseling TechniquesNutrition Focused Physical ExamNutrition Related Technology ProficiencyResearch Study InterpretationMentoringProfessional CommunicationQualificationsRegistered 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.), preferredPhysical RequirementsOngoing 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:Lutheran Family PracticesWork City:Wheat RidgeWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$32.34 - $49.94We 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.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. 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