Registered Dietician - Registered Dietician

Job Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Dietitian to join our team in a high-acuity, non-ICU setting at a level one trauma center in City, State. This role involves providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to adult patients in both acute care and progressive floors.

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 16:30)
• Coverage: Monday to Friday
• Daily Case Load: 6-10 patients
• Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years in ICU and nutrition support, including custom parenteral nutrition (PN) management of macros and micros
• First-time applicants: Accepted
• Pending State License: Accepted
• Orientation: Approximately 12 hours
• Modules: Billable up to 4 hours, with additional non-billable hours possible for high-acuity specialties

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to adult patients across acute care settings.
• Manage nutrition support, including enteral nutrition (EN) and PN, tailoring both macros and micros in custom formulations.
• Deliver dietary education across various disease states.
• Participate in plan-of-care rounds with an interdisciplinary team.
• Effectively communicate with providers and teams via established messaging systems.
• Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Exams (NFPE) and diagnose malnutrition accurately.

Facility Highlights

• Type of Facility: Level I Trauma, Children's Hospital, Teaching Hospital, Short-term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 554
• Charting System: Cerner
• Pacharge No Fee

Candidate Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in relevant fields, particularly ICU and nutrition support.
• Certifications: Must possess NM LD and CNSC certifications.
• Skills: Proficient in NFPE, malnutrition diagnosis, and patient education.

Work Environment

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment where you will engage with a dynamic healthcare team. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to patient care and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Important Notes

• The facility requires COVID-19 vaccination confirmation; however, it is optional for this position.
• Flu vaccination is mandatory, with medical or religious exemptions only.