Registered Dietitian, Part Time Inpatient

Saint Luke's Health System; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Registered Dietitian to develop and oversee nutrition interventions for patients, coordinating with the health care team to ensure optimal outcomes. The role emphasizes the Nutrition Care Process (ADIME) and NFPE documentation.

The successful candidate will precept dietetic interns, participate in quality improvement projects, and maintain professional practice standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dietitian with CDR RD certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics required.
• Employee has 90 days from hire to obtain secondary state license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee nutrition interventions/prescriptions for patients.
• Coordinate plan of care with the health care team to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Perform NFPE and document criteria for nutrition status.
• Serve as a preceptor to dietetic interns.
• Maintain Standards of Practice and apply evidence-based care.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Job Description

The 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 Requirements

Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Licensed Dietician (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Registered Dietitian - Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) Bachelor's Degree

Job Details

Part Time Day (United States of America)

Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes

Saint Luke’s Health System values our employees and we encourage them to apply to any internal openings.