Registered Dietitian PRN

Corewell Health; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts on services and products

Optional identity theft protection

Retirement options with matching savings

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian based at Taylor Hospital. The role involves direct patient care through the Nutrition Care Process, conducting nutritional assessments, and providing nutrition counseling for patients.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in nutrition or dietetics and the ability to work part-time during the day. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including retirement options and pay programs.

Qualifications

• Competent level of knowledge and experience in dietetics practice.
• CRT-Registered Dietitian (RD) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Perform Nutrition Care Process and maintain patient records.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education for patients.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for quality patient care.

Skills

Dietetics knowledge

Patient care

Nutrition counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field

Master's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field

Job description

Shift and status

Casual, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Variable weekends.

Job Summary

A practitioner with a level of knowledge, skills and experience in dietetics practice necessary to be competent as a Registered Dietitian professional. The Registered Dietitian's primary responsibilities include direct patient care through application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including the completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, developing nutrition focused, evidence based interventions (including the nutrition prescription, example: diet/feeding order; and coordinating services related to Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients) and nutrition monitoring and evaluation; and provides nutrition counseling and education for both inpatient and outpatient populations. Confidently and respectfully collaborates with patients and the interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional care. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and contributes to a culture that aims to provide safe, high quality care.

Essential Functions

• Competent RD requiring minimal supervision and self-leading skills to perform the duties and display the characteristics of a clinical professional. Identifies with and adheres to the code of ethics for the dietetics profession. Performs Nutrition Care Process and Nutrition Focused Physical Exam as appropriate for high quality patient care. Documents and maintain records according to the SOP for the RDN, legislation, regulations and organization policies. Precepts and teaches dietetic interns and other students, such as medical students.
• Specific to Rehabilitation & Nursing Centers (RNCs): Registered Dietitian is to collaborate with Manager, Nutrition Services at least 4 hours every 60 days.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards and accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities, including information for scheduling and billing.
• Confidently interacts with the interdisciplinary team to advocate for patient care and support a culture of nutrition.
• Coordinates services related to Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients.
• Contributes to and engages in improving department and organizational metrics.
• May engage in communication and interactions with the media on issues related to the focus area or other advanced clinical areas.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
• A practitioner with a level of knowledge, skills and experience in dietetics practice necessary to be competent as a Registered Dietitian professional.
• CRT-Registered Dietitian (RD) - CDR Commission on Dietetic Registration 180 Days
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association or American Red Cross- 1 year

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Location

SITE - Taylor Hospital - 10000 Telegraph Rd - Taylor

Department

Medical Nutrition Therapy - Taylor Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

4

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

Equal Employment Opportunity

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.