Registered Dietitian - PRN

Prairie Ridge Health; Columbus (WI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to join their Nutrition and Diabetes Department. This PRN role involves providing Medical Nutrition Therapy to a diverse patient population, including infants to geriatrics, and requires a passion for patient education and wellness. The successful candidate will be responsible for nutritional assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers the flexibility of PRN hours with potential for remote coverage, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in patient care while enjoying a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field required.
• Registered Dietitian certification and internship completion necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for various patient demographics.
• Counsel patients and develop nutrition care plans.
• Participate in quality initiatives and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

Nutritional Screening

Patient Counseling

Nutritional Assessments

Educational Program Development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Accredited Internship Program

Certification in Wisconsin as a Dietitian

Job description

Prairie Ridge Health is looking for a team member to join our Nutrition and Diabetes Department in the role of Registered Dietitian. This position is PRN (as needed) 8:00am-4:30pm with possible weekend/remote coverage. This person is responsible for providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) using the Nutrition Care Process.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position's primary responsibilities include inpatient clinical nutrition and long-term care. The RD is responsible for providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) using the Nutrition Care Process, including nutritional screening and assessments of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, pregnant/lactating, and geriatric patients with a variety of medical conditions as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. Provides MNT for patients receiving enteral tube feeding and parenteral nutrition. Implements nutrition care plans to meet patients' nutritional needs. Counsels and educates patients, family members, employees, medical staff, and community members on nutrition and wellness topics. Develops, conducts, and evaluates educational classes and materials. Participates in developing and updating procedures, protocols, and departmental policies. Facilitates compliance with The Joint Commission, state, and other regulatory agencies related to nutrition care. Participates in the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality initiatives. Provides consultative services to long-term care facilities.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

1. Graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics or related field.
2. Completed an accredited intern program.
3. Valid certification in the State of Wisconsin as a Dietitian (CD) or temporary certification if RD eligible for the first 90 days of employment.
   • If the candidate is a Registered Dietitian but does not hold a valid certification in the state of Wisconsin, they must have a pending application for certification with the state of Wisconsin at their employment start date.
4. Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD), or RD Eligible with earned RD credential within 90 days of employment. Temporarily certified, certification pending, and/or RD eligible staff will have all work supervised and/or co-signed by a RD-CD.
5. The RD is responsible for completing, documenting, and submitting all required continuing education credits for maintenance of credentialing.

FTE: PRN (as needed)

Shift: Various days 8:00am-4:30pm with possible weekend/remote coverage.