Clinical Dietitian PRN

Vibra Healthcare Inc.•Thornton, CO

46d•Onsite

About The Position

COME BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH VIBRA HEALTHCARE! We are seeking a PRN Dietitian to join our team! Hospital Details Vibra Hospital of Denver, located in Thornton, CO, is a 54 bed Critical Care Hospital providing acute care services to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries. Often our patients require additional critical care services for medically complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation and ventilator weaning. As a smaller, specialized hospital, we offer an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and friendly work environment where you really get to know your patients and their families. Responsibilities Responsible for the quality of nutritional care provided to both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. Performs nutritional assessments/evaluations and makes dietary recommendations. Provides patient counseling and education. Develops nutritional care, and monitors and implements changes as appropriate. Implements nutrition therapy orders and verifies implementation of orders. Monitors and evaluates patient's adherence to, acceptance of, and tolerance for prescribed nutrition therapy. Re-evaluates/updates nutrition care on a regular basis. Accountable for the planning and directing of the nutrition office.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required.
Current, valid, and active license and/or certification to practice as a Registered Dietitian in the state of employment required.
Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in a hospital setting required.

Nice To Haves

Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor preferred.
Knowledge in modern principles and practices of dietetics preferred.
Knowledge in safety and sanitation standards applicable to hospital food service preferred.
Ability to project a professional image.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the quality of nutritional care provided to both hospitalized and ambulatory patients.
Performs nutritional assessments/evaluations and makes dietary recommendations.
Provides patient counseling and education.
Develops nutritional care, and monitors and implements changes as appropriate.
Implements nutrition therapy orders and verifies implementation of orders.
Monitors and evaluates patient's adherence to, acceptance of, and tolerance for prescribed nutrition therapy.
Re-evaluates/updates nutrition care on a regular basis.
Accountable for the planning and directing of the nutrition office.

Benefits

Medical PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well as HMO options in some markets
FREE prescription plans
Dental and Vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability Benefits
Employee Assistance Plan
Flex Spending plans, 401K matching
Additional Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans
Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, etc
Pet Insurance
Group legal - provides legal assistance with personal legal matters
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
Work life balance