Registered Dietitian PRN

Saint Luke's Health System; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System in Missouri is seeking a Registered Dietitian to develop and oversee nutrition interventions for patients with nutrition diagnoses. The role emphasizes using the Nutrition Care Process (ADIME) and NFPE to assess and plan care.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the healthcare team, completing competency projects, applying evidence-based practice, and serving as a preceptor to dietetic interns.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
• MO license as Dietitian and RD certification (CDR).
• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee nutrition interventions for patients.
• Apply Nutrition Care Process (ADIME) for assessments and plans.
• Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) and document criteria.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team on patient nutrition plans.
• Complete annual department competency and performance improvement projects.
• Use Evidence Based Practice in patient care.
• Serve as a preceptor to dietetic interns.

Skills

ADIME Nutrition Care Process

Evidence Based Practice

Preceptor to Dietetic Interns

Collaboration with healthcare team

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Licensed Dietitian (MO)

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

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.

• 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
• Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) and documenting clinical criteria to demonstrate patients with malnutrition
• Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team regarding patients nutrition plan of care
• Complete yearly department competency and other performance improvement projects as assigned.
• Uses Evidence Based Practice in patient care
• Serve 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

PRN

Day (United States of America)