Registered Dietitian Inpatient

Intermountain Healthcare; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 92,575,000 - 143,098,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in St George, UT seeks a Registered Dietitian Specialist to deliver advanced nutrition care within specialty populations. You will apply the Nutrition Care Process, mentor staff, and collaborate on evidence-based practices with the interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes complex counseling, nutrition technology use, and research interpretation to improve patient outcomes across the continuum.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with CRD or eligibility and exam within 6 months of hire.
• Masters degree required for post-Jan 2024 graduates; ACEND program completed.
• Professional licensure/certification per state requirements.
• Clinical dietetics experience preferred; specialty practice credentials welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy using the Nutrition Care Process.
• Mentor graduates, interns, and diet techs; apply research to care.
• Employ advanced counseling techniques to influence behavior change.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to update care practices.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Advanced Counseling

Nutrition Care Process

Mentoring

Evidence-based practice

Nutrition focused exam

Nutrition technology proficiency

Professional communication

Research interpretation

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) credentials

Master's degree (post-2024)

ACEND dietetics program completion

State licensure/certification

Tools

Indirect calorimetry

Nutrient analysis software

Glucometers

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). Rotating Weekends and HolidaysAdditional Details: This position can be hired as a Registered Dietitian Clinical or Registered Dietitian Clinical Specialist based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.Sign 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 CommunicationQualifications (Registered Dietitian Clinical)Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or registration eligible. If hired in registration eligible status, employee must successfully pass the Registered Dietitian credentialing exam within 6 months of hire to remain in the job.For registration eligible 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.Experience in clinical dietetics, preferred.Qualifications (Registered Dietitian Clinical Specialist)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.), 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.Registered Dietitian Clinical Pay Range: 29.43 - 45.39 HourlyRegistered Dietitian Specialist Pay Range: 32.34 - 49.94 HourlyLocation:Intermountain Health St George Regional HospitalWork City:St GeorgeWork State:UtahScheduled 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. 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. 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