Dietitian Registered Sr/On-Call/ at University of Lexington, Kentucky

Dietitian Registered Sr/On-Call/UKHC

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Department Name: Nutritions Services

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Salary Range: $23.25-$39.10/hour with weekend differential

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: On Call

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or equivalent

Required Related Experience: No experience required

Required License/Registration/Certification: Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian/Kentucky within 6 months of hire.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements for this position include: regularly standing/walking with objects up to 10lbs, regularly sitting at a computer work station for extended periods of time (includes repetitive motions).

Shift: PRN; Minimum 1 shift per week, approximately 8:00am – 4:30pm, occasional weekends and holidays required

Job Summary: Performs as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Responsible for the evaluation, coordination, and implementation of the nutrition care plan for patients. Provides education and counseling to patients on their nutritional needs. Ensures customer satisfaction and good public relations through the safe and efficient use of resources. Performs duties in compliance with performance improvement plans, TJC, and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies. Serves as a nutrition educator for students, medical staff, health professionals, and/or general public. This position will serve in a PRN capacity. The ideal candidate will be available to work regular weekends and holidays as well as weekdays for weekend and/or vacation coverage.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Verbal and written communication skills, Ability to prioritize work, Technical skills, Basic computer knowledge, Delegation, Customer service/focus, Counseling skills, Ability to set and meet deadlines, Works independently, Problem solving, Critical/Analytical thinking and understanding, Flexible/Adapts to change, Ability to facilitate learning and provide constructive feedback, Time management

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience: Master's degree preferred

Our University Community: We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

1. * Are you currently a registered dietitian? If not, will you become registered within six months of hire?
   • Yes, I am already a registered dietitian.
   • Yes, I will be eligible to become registered within six months of hire.
   • No
2. * Do you have a current Kentucky License as a Dietitian or are you eligible to obtain one?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Please indicate your paid employment experience as a dietitian.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.