Registered Dietitian Part Time

Banner Health; Sun City CDP (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a skilled Registered Dietitian for the Culinary & Nutrition team in Sun City, AZ. This part-time role (20 hours weekly) focuses on nutrition assessment, care planning, and patient education within a top-tier acute care setting.

The role requires a BS in Nutrition/Dietetics, RD eligibility, and experience in nutrition support or internship exposure. A Master’s degree is preferred, with opportunities to advance in clinical nutrition while working with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent required.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian or RD eligible as per CDR; Master’s degree required for eligibility as of 2024.
• Experience in nutrition support (enteral and parenteral nutrition) or internship experience qualifies.
• New graduates may qualify if internship provides nutrition support experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and nutrition-focused physical exams.
• Develop and manage nutrition care plans and monitor outcomes.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families and document in medical records.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and mentor junior staff as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and contribute to education materials.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Nutrition assessment

Nutrition counseling

Care planning

Education

BS in Nutrition/Dietetics

Master's degree preferred

Registered Dietitian or RD eligible

Job description

Primary City/State:Sun City, ArizonaDepartment Name:Culinary & Nutrition-HospWork Shift:DayJob Category:Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary$5,000 sign on bonus for 12 months*If selected, the recruiter will provide eligibility criteria for the sign-on bonusA rewarding career that fits your life. Learn how Banner Health, a certified Great Place To Work, prioritizes team members and strives to be the best place to work in health care.Facility Type & Recognition:Acute Care HospitalRated \"Best Regional Hospital\" (2025-2026) by U.S. News & World ReportRanked #4 in PhoenixRanked #5 in ArizonaCertified as a Primary Stroke CenterClinical Nutrition Department:Collaborative team of registered dietitians and a dietetic technicianIncludes 2 Senior RDs who received reimbursement for their CNSC (Certified Nutrition Support Clinician) examFacility reimburses CDR (Commission on Dietetic Registration) credential verificationMinimum Requirements for Dietitian Positions:Bachelor of Science (BS) degree requiredMaster's degree preferredExperience in nutrition support (both Enteral and Parenteral nutrition)New graduates may qualify if they gained nutrition support experience through their internshipPart-Time 20hrs/wk: 8am-4:30pm; 2 week alternating 2 days one week and 3 days the following with a total of 20 hours (0.5 FTE); Weekend and Holiday rotation included.$5,000 Sign on; requires 12 month commitment for Registered DietitiansBanner Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional health care to the communities in the northwest area of metro-Phoenix for over five decades. Today, our 410-bed acute-care hospital is nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Arizona’s Best Hospitals. Banner Boswell offers a full range of acute care services, including cardiology, vascular, thoracic, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary, urology, and inpatient wound management. We've earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest quality award for CABG & aortic valve replacement and the Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center.POSITION SUMMARYThis position manages a complex caseload of patients by providing comprehensive nutritional assessments and nutrition-focused physical exams, developing and managing all aspects of appropriate nutrition care plans and monitoring outcomes of plans. Provides patient and family nutrition counseling and education. Develops Nutrition Standards of Practice and Education material in collaboration with peers. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary Health Care team providing input into patient care policies, programs, quality improvement activities and provides in-service education in areas of expertise.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Provides comprehensive nutrition assessment of patients' nutritional needs, to include nutrition-focused physical exams as appropriate. Obtains timely and appropriate data and analyzes/interprets data based on evidence-based standards and established practice guidelines.2. Demonstrates and maintains competency in enteral and parenteral clinical practice protocols and oral nutrition management standard of practice as demonstrated by successful completion of initial competency exams and ongoing evaluation.3. Initiates and manages the nutrition care, writing orders if applicable per state regulations, for all assigned patients including those receiving nutrition support (parenteral and enteral nutrition) per protocols.4. Evaluates effectiveness of the care plan and communicates effectively to the other members of the healthcare team to provide optimal nutrition outcomes. Provides pertinent information in the medical records, patient plans of care and/or clinical pathways while meeting requirements of regulatory agencies (i.e. Joint Commission, CMS, State and Local Agencies).5. Provides nutrition education to patients, families, staff and other health care team professionals through the development of effective teaching materials and in-service programs; Evaluates patient and/or family response to education.6. Provides leadership in area of coverage, monitors proper patient care procedures and acts as liaison with nursing areas. May participate in process improvement teams. Serves as mentor to new staff and interns where assigned.7. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities in clinical areas to ensure optimal nutrition care outcomes are achieved. May participate in outcome studies as needed. In some roles, this position may manage assigned staff: recruits, selects, trains, evaluates, manages performance.8. This position interacts with patients, families, health care providers and nutrition and dietary staff in support of providing high quality nutrition assessment, care planning, delivery and measurement of outcomes. Position communicates effectively and provides education to ensure optimum nutritional care. Position works independently and provides guidance to nutrition services staff in the development of nutrition plans. Position may also provide community education.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust possess knowledge of nutrition and dietetics demonstrated through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent coursework. Must be a Registered Dietitian or RD Eligible based on academic and professional requirements as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration(CDR) of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Effective January 1, 2024 CDR requires a minimum of Master's degree to be eligible to take the registration examination. Must possess RD credentials within 6 months of hire. Must hold current registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and be able to maintain ongoing registration verification of registration annually. Maintains current licensure as required by State law.Must be able to communicate effectively and function independently. Must be effective at prioritizing assigned patient case load.Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education and/or experience preferred.EEO Statement:EEO/Disabled/VeteransOur organization supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy:Privacy Policy