Dietitian- Part Time

Job Overview Sanford Health is seeking a Licensed Registered Dietitian to work a 20-hour Day shift. Compensation ranges from $26.00 to $41.50 per hour with a $5,000 sign-on bonus for a one-year commitment. Union position: No. Small Critical Access hospital with a diverse patient population. Responsibilities Provide medical nutrition therapy services and monitor nutritional care for clients of all ages, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Determine nutritional status through assessment, develop individualized care plans, and provide provider order recommendations. Implement nutrition therapy including verbal orders, diet modification, nutrition support, and oral nutrition supplements. Educate and counsel patients on disease-state diets, medical conditions, and health risks. Optimize self-management education and skills for clients with chronic conditions. Recognize and address nutritional needs based on cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs. Evaluate effectiveness of treatments or procedures using evidence-based approaches. Develop and update nutrition care protocols and educational materials. Assist in tailoring clinical education materials for patients, families, and caregivers. Perform quality control, maintain infection control standards, and engage in clinical performance improvement activities. Participate in research testing new treatments or procedures for clinical evidence of outcomes. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in dietetics or food and nutrition from an ACEND-accredited program (master's degree required for those taking the registration exam after January 1 2024). Completion of a coordinated undergraduate program or successful post-graduate internship required. Registered Dietitian (RD) license in the applicable state(s); registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required. Permit or temporary/limited nutritionist license acceptable while awaiting CDR exam for eligible individuals. Allowed two exam attempts within three months of hire. Strong preference for Michigan Registered Dietitian license; CDR required. EEO Statement Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer—M/F/Disability/Veteran. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodations by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io or emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr