Clinical Dietitian | Logan Health Whitefish | Nutrition Services | PRN Status

Logan Health • Whitefish, MT

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About The Position

This position provides evidence-based nutrition care according to professional scope and standards to assigned areas. Supports the organization in fulfilling the mission, vision, and values of Logan Health. Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in foods and nutrition required.
• Minimum of one (1) of the following required: Credentialed as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) though the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). RD-eligible recent graduates of an accredited Dietetic Internship program must pass RD exam and obtain Montana licensure within ninety (90) days of hire. RD-eligible employees will practice under direct supervision of a licensed RD until this stipulation is met. Licensed by the Montana State Board of Medical Examiners to function as a Nutritionist required. A Registered Dietitian with a pending application for Nutrition Licensure with the Montana Board of Medical Examiners may practice under direct supervision of a licensed RD until licensure is approved.
• Required CPR vary by work location: Logan Health Medical Center: RQI Responder Logan Health Medical Fitness Center: Heartsaver CPR/AED
• Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes.
• Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies the nutrition care process to deliver safe, evidence-based care and education in general clinical practice.
• Seeks additional guidance in complex or novel situations while adhering to scope, regulations, and Logan Health policies.
• Screens, accesses, and identifies nutrition diagnosis, provides nutrition intervention, monitors, and evaluates individuals.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary rounds, attends department staff meetings, and collaborates with other healthcare professionals.
• Exhibits a commitment to professionalism while undertaking all tasks and in all interactions with others.
• Effectively utilizes electronic health records (EHR) and clearly documents nutrition interventions, outcomes, and plan of care in a timely fashion.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of best practices within assigned clinical practice area.
• Participates in organizational and community events and projects that support Logan Health’s clinical nutrition services, including, but not limited to, performance improvement projects, revisions of standards of care, and development of patient education materials.
• Exhibits vigilance of unit specific and organizational wide budget constraints as evidenced by appropriate utilization of all resources.
• Prioritizes workload and demonstrates flexibility in job function to meet the demands of the department.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Benefits

• PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan and have access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• Additionally, they may qualify for hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours, offering extra compensation based on department-specific scheduling needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees