Clinical Dietitian - per diem

Clinical Dietitian - per diem

Job Details

Job Ref:

R0089693

Category:

Dietitian

Employment Type:

Per Diem

Health Care Partner:

University of Vermont Medical Center

Location:

111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401

Department:

Nutrition Services

Job Type:

Regular

Primary Shift:

Day/Eve-8hr

Hours:

Hours per Week:

0

Weekend Needs:

As Scheduled

Pay Rate:

$33.35 - $50.03 per hour

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to inpatients and outpatients in designated areas/programs. The dietitian completes screenings, assessments, and ongoing monitoring of patients' nutritional care; documenting processes and outcomes according to department and hospital policies. The dietitian provides education/inservices to patients, students, and health care staff, and participate in department and hospital-wide activities pertaining to quality improvement, professional development and community education.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics; eligiblilty for registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Vermont state certification as a dietitian. The organization requires completion of registration and certification within six months of employment.

EXPERIENCE:

Must have experience in providing MNT to acute inpatients whose needs include oral, enteral (via tube) and parenteral nutrition, and in recommending and treating inpatients and outpatients needing diverse oral therapeutic diets.