Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy, advocate for patients, and manage enteral nutrition initiation.

This 80% FTE, 4-day-per-week position offers a comprehensive benefits package, a sign-on bonus up to $8,000, and schedule flexibility to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum – Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field.
• Preferred – Master’s Degree in Nutrition or related field.
• Minimum – One year of clinical and nutrition related experience.
• Preferred – Two years of clinical and nutrition related experience.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential and Wisconsin licensure as required.
• CPR certification preferred to maintain readiness.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the patient’s nutrition advocate.
• Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to patients of varying acuity levels including management of enteral nutrition initiation and advancement.
• Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Enteral nutrition

Clinical nutrition

Patient education

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition

Master’s Degree in Nutrition (preferred)

Job description

Work Schedule: 80% FTE, days. 4 days per week. Day off varies based on operational need. Flexible start times between 7:00 am and 8:30 am. Weekend and holiday rotation included. You will work at the University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Job Description
80% FTE, days. 4 days per week. Day off varies based on operational need. Flexible start times between 7:00 am and 8:30 am. Weekend and holiday rotation included. You will work at the University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay:

• Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position
• This position may be eligible for up to a $8,000 sign on bonus

Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Help provide nutrition consultation and education to patients and their families who are screened at or identified with nutrition risk at UW Health.

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to:

• Serve as the patient’s nutrition advocate.
• Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to patients of varying acuity levels including management of enteral nutrition initiation and advancement, per the nutrition related protocols.
• Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education:

• Minimum - Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field
• Preferred - Master’s Degree in Nutrition or related field

Work Experience:

• Minimum - One (1) year of clinical and nutrition related experience
• Preferred - Two (2) years of clinical and nutrition related experience

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum –

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist as delineated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Certification/Licensure as required by the State of Wisconsin

Preferred –

• Certified specialist as required for the position or ability to complete within the first two years of employment
• Maintain CPR certification

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.