Registered Dietitian - Per Diem

Banner Rehabilitation Hospital; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Potential full-time opportunities

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Job summary

Banner Rehabilitation Hospital Tucson is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide per diem clinical nutrition services in a hospital setting. You will perform screening, assessments, counseling, and diet calculations as part of the interdisciplinary team.

This role emphasizes individualized care for patients with brain injuries, spinal injuries, neurological and orthopedic conditions, with opportunities for advancement and orientation; in-hospital, non-remote position.

Qualifications

• Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
• One year of work experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition services including screening, initial assessment, reassessment, counseling and education, and diet calculations.
• Develop and implement an appropriate nutrition care plan.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to communicate and implement the nutrition plan of care.
• Attend interdisciplinary care meetings and participate in rounds as available.
• Maintain current ADA requirements and engage in continuing education.

Skills

Registered Dietitian

Clinical nutrition

Job description

Hospital Name: Banner Rehabilitation Hospital Tucson

Position: Registered Dietitian

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $40.00 per hour

This position is physically in the hospital (not a remote position)

Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration required.

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• Provides quality nutrition services including, but not limited to, screening, initial assessment, re-assessments, nutrition counseling and education, therapeutic diet calculations, and calorie counts. Develops an appropriate nutritional care plan.
• Considers religious, cultural, and ethical factors when completing nutrition assessments and creating plan of care.
• Evaluates potential food/drug interactions, and/or herb/supplement interactions. Provides nutrition education/counseling as appropriate.
• Communicates and implements the nutritional plan of care with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Care meetings, when assigned, for the development of patient care plans. Participates with the interdisciplinary team in various medical rounds (as available at the facility) i.e., wound rounds, or dysphagia rounds.
• Develops and implements educational programs for patients and staff. Works with the patient to identify a nutrition education plan and sets achievable goals.
• Keeps current with nutritional practices and theories. Maintains current ADA requirements, (i.e., Professional Portfolio, self-development, and continuing education classes.)

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure/certification, if required by state.
• Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
• One (1) year of work experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities or equivalent.