Registered Dietitian, PRN - Ambulatory

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indianapolis is seeking a Registered Dietician to perform clinical nutrition patient care functions. The role requires effective communication with healthcare teams and providing nutritional education to the community.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree, be certified as a Registered Dietician and have a valid Indiana license. Strong collaboration skills and a high level of nutrition knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• High level of expertise in nutrition principles and processes.
• Organizational skills in problem solving and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional clinical nutrition patient care functions.
• Maintain effective communication with healthcare team members.
• Provide nutrition education for the department and community.
• Implement nutrition care plans in accordance with physicians' requirements.

Skills

Team collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving attitude

Confidentiality maintenance

Time management

Education

Bachelor Degree

Registered Dietician Certification (CDR)

Indiana Dietician License

Job description

Responsibilities

The Registered Dietician performs professional clinical nutrition patient care functions for patients on assigned units. They maintain effective communication within the department and with other healthcare team members to provide quality nutritional care. The Registered Dietician provides nutrition education for the department, facility and community. They function as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team to implement nutrition care plans and plans therapeutic diets in accordance with physicians' diagnoses and requirements of regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving.
• Bachelor Degree Required
• Registered Dietician Certification (CDR) Required
• License as a Registered Dietician in Indiana (LD)
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Ability to use knowledge of or gain knowledge of best practices, processes, laws, regulations, tools, and software within the subject matter area of this position.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• High level of expertise in the understanding of nutrition principles, theories, and processes.
• Organizational skills in problem solving, decision making, time management, and supervision (in-direct).
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.