Senior Registered Dietitian Endocrinology

Senior Registered Dietitian – Banner Peoria Health Center Location: Peoria, AZ Schedule: Open to 4 10‑hour days or 5 8‑hour days. This position provides leadership in the specialty area of clinical nutrition at Banner Peoria Health Center. It establishes practice standards, serves as a mentor, and manages a complex caseload of patients through comprehensive nutritional assessments and nutrition‑focused physical examinations. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nutritional assessments and nutrition‑focused physical exams for patients, ensuring at least 50% of the caseload is in the designated specialty area. Obtain, analyze, and interpret data based on evidence‑based standards and established practice guidelines. Demonstrate competency in enteral and parenteral clinical practice protocols, as well as oral nutrition management, through successful completion of competency exams. Write orders to initiate and manage nutrition care and support, including parenteral and enteral nutrition per protocols. Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans, communicating findings to the multidisciplinary health care team and documenting in medical records and clinical pathways. Provide nutrition education to patients, families, staff, and other health care professionals through effective teaching materials and in‑service programs. Lead within the specialty area by establishing patient care procedures, acting as liaison with nursing, and monitoring policies and procedures that impact patient care. Mentor new staff and interns as assigned and support recruitment and marketing of clinical nutrition services. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and develop training and educational materials for colleagues. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent coursework. Registered Dietitian status with current registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and maintenance of ongoing registration and annual verification. Current licensure as required by State law. Three to five years of clinical experience in a specialty area, with senior classification requiring at least 50% of caseload in the specialty area. Certification in one of the following areas (if applicable): International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Certified Clinical Transplant Dietician (CCTD), Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), CNSC‑Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP), Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR), Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO), Board Certified Specialist in Gerontology Nutrition (CSG), Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), Board Certified Specialist in Digestive Health (CSDH), Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care (CSPCC), Advanced Practitioner (RD‑AP, RDN‑AP), Nutrition Wound Care Certified, CNIS Certified Nutrition Injury Specialist, Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM). Arizona fingerprint clearance card and criminal history affidavit if applicable to behavioral health positions. Preferred Qualifications Additional related education and/or experience. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug‑free work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Banner Medical Group