Registered Dietitian, Part Time Inpatient

Saint Luke's Health System; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System seeks a part-time Registered Dietitian to develop and oversee nutrition interventions for patient care, coordinate plans of care with the medical team, and document NFPE findings. The role emphasizes adherence to the Nutrition Care Process and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The position supports ongoing competency development, evidence-based practice, and participation in performance improvement projects within the hospital’s nutrition department.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Dietitian in Missouri and a registered Dietitian with the CDR.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; less than 1 year experience acceptable.
• Demonstrates proficiency in nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees nutrition interventions and prescriptions.
• Coordinates plan of care and collaborates with the health care team.
• Performs Nutrition Focused Physical Exams (NFPE) and documents findings.
• Precepts dietetic interns and participates in department competency activities.
• Supports evidence-based practice and performance improvement projects.

Skills

NCP/ADIME documentation

NFPE

Evidence-based practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

Licensed Dietitian (MO)

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Job DescriptionThe Registered Dietitian is the nutrition professional that develops and oversees the implementation of nutrition interventions/prescriptions for patients nutrition diagnosis. Responsible for coordinating the plan of care/interventions and consulting with other members of the health care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.Demonstrates Proficiency in Standards of Practice (Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Intervention/Plan of Care and Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation.Demonstrates Proficiency in Standards of Professional Performance (Quality In Practice, Competency/Accountability, Provisions of Services, Application of Research, Communication and Applications of Knowledge and Utilization and Management of Resources).Uses Nutrition Care Process (NCP) ADIME-assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation for patient's nutritional assessment.Performs Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) and documenting clinical criteria to demonstrate patients with malnutrition.Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team regarding patients nutrition plan of care.Completes yearly department competency and other performance improvement projects as assigned.Uses Evidence Based Practice in patient care.Serves as a preceptor to dietetic interns.Employee has 90 days from hire to get their secondary state license.Job RequirementsApplicable Experience:Less than 1 yearLicensed Dietician (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Registered Dietitian - Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)Bachelor's DegreeJob DetailsPart TimeDay (United States of America)