Per Diem Dietitian

Join to apply for the Per Diem Dietitian role at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) Position Summary As an academic medical center, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status. Responsibilities Delivers nutritional care, treatment, rehabilitation and education to patients based on assessed needs, conditions, impairments, disabilities, and age. Assesses nutritional status, develops care plans, educates patients and families, calculates nutritional and actual intakes, and prepares special diets. Education/Experience Equivalency to a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or a closely related field approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration if the individual became a dietitian before January 1, 2024. For individuals seeking to become a dietitian for the first time on or after January 1, 2024, a minimum of a graduate degree from a US Department of Education-accredited institution or foreign equivalent is required. Two (2) years of professional experience as a dietitian or recent graduation from an accredited program with completed accredited supervised practice (dietetic internship) at a healthcare facility, community agency, or a foodservice corporation. Licensing/Certification Valid Registered Dietitian (RD) designation from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Valid Nevada Dietitian License. Specialty certification (CDCES, CNSD, CSP, CDR) may be required for a specialty position. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements Nutritional theories and principles; diet therapy techniques; safety and health regulations governing patient care; medical terminology; department and hospital safety practices and policies; patient rights; infection control policies and procedures; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures; age-specific practices. Assessing nutritional risks and requirements; reviewing menus to ensure nutritional needs are met; calculating nutritional intakes; evaluating and documenting lab results; developing individual patient care plans; customer service; data analysis; use of computers and related software; effective communication with diverse individuals; teamwork. Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting, stand or walk for extended periods; vision and hearing to read materials and communicate effectively; ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently; reasonable accommodations may be made as needed. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Hospitals and Health Care Director Dietetic/Food Services and Dietitian-related postings appear in related roles in nearby locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr