Registered Dietitian PRN

Saint Luke's; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s East Hospital is seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian to develop and oversee nutrition interventions for patients. The role requires MO licensure as a dietitian and an RD certification, with a bachelor’s degree and less than one year of experience as noted in the job requirements.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, use of the Nutrition Care Process, and opportunities to precept dietetic interns.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dietitian (MO) and Registered Dietitian (CDR) certification
• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or a related field
• Less than 1 year of applicable experience

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees nutrition interventions/prescriptions for patients.
• Uses Nutrition Care Process (ADIME) for assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation.
• Performs Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) and documents clinical criteria.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team on nutrition care plans.
• Completes annual department competency and performance improvement projects.
• Serves as a preceptor to dietetic interns.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Saint Luke's East Hospital | 100 NE Saint Lukes Blvd | Lees Summit | MO

Part time

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)

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