Registered Dietitian - Inpatient

15400 Intermountain Medical Center; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 4,054,000 - 6,253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

PEAK tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Murray, UT is seeking a Registered Dietitian Clinical to provide medical nutrition therapy and wellness guidance for diverse patient populations. The role involves comprehensive nutrition assessments, laboratory interpretation, diagnosis, and tailored interventions.

The ideal candidate holds an RD credential (or eligibility) with a master’s degree and ACEND accreditation, and may pursue specialty credentials. Sign-on bonus offered; 40-hour workweek, daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with current RD credentials or eligible for registration.
• Master’s degree required for graduates after Jan 1, 2024.
• ACEND accredited education program completed with verified education.
• Licensure/certification in primary practice state within 6 months.
• Clinical dietetics experience preferred; CNSC/CSP/CDCES credentials encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Completes and documents nutrition assessment.
• Interprets nutrition-related lab values.
• Identifies and documents nutrition diagnoses.
• Implements nutrition interventions and education.
• Monitors outcomes related to nutrition care plan.
• Collaborates with dietitians and healthcare providers.
• Supports nutrition care across continuum.
• Participates in department improvement projects.
• RD writing privileges per policy.

Education

Master's degree

ACEND program

Licensure/certification

Clinical dietetics

Evidence-based practice

Dietary assessment

Nutrition care process

Specialty practice credentials

Tools

REDCap

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Registered Dietitian Clinical

Job Description: The Registered Dietitian Clinical facilitates the nutrition care process to provide individuals with quality medical nutrition therapy for common disease states and/or to promote optimal wellness.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: Based on Experience

Shift Details

Full-Time (40hrs/wk). Daytime shifts M-F, rotating holidays and weekends, no graveyards/nights.

Additional 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

Sign On Bonus: $2500

Essential Functions

• Completes and documents nutrition assessment.
• Assess and interpret nutrition-related lab values.
• Identifies and documents nutrition diagnosis.
• Identifies and implements appropriate nutrition interventions including quality nutrition education based on customer needs, expectations, and culture.
• Monitors and evaluates individual nutrition outcomes related to nutrition diagnosis, goals, and interventions.
• Communicates nutrition expertise with all appropriate healthcare providers.
• Collaborates with other dietitians including referring patients to specialty-trained dietitians as appropriate.
• Supports nutrition care across the healthcare continuum.
• Participates in department continuous improvement projects.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist order writing privileges per policy/protocol.

Skills

• General Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Nutrition Focused Physical Exam
• Malnutrition Diagnosis
• Nutrition Requirement Calculations
• Anthropometric Measurements
• Nutrition Education
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Professional Communication
• Computer Proficiency

Qualifications (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.), 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.

Registered Dietitian Clinical Pay Range

Registered Dietitian Clinical Pay Range: 29.43 - 45.39 Hourly

Registered Dietitian Specialist Pay Range

Registered Dietitian Specialist Pay Range: 32.34 - 49.94 Hourly

Location

Location: Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center Work City: Murray Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $29.43 - $45.39

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.

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.

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.

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Closing Statement

All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!