Dietitian - Nutrition Services - Providence Anchorage

Providence • Anchorage, AK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring for Dietitian positions in the Clinical Nutrition Services at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK! Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, 8-hr Day shifts, 40 hours per week. Part time, 0.5 FTE, Day Shift, 20 Hours Per Week. Per Diem, 0.01 FTE, Day Shift, Hours Per Week as needed. Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive an invite with additional screening questions from our HireVue system! Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in food and nutrition or related field
• Successful completion of a dietetic internship program
• Continuing education in accordance with policies determined by the Commission for Dietetic Registration for maintenance of registered status.
• Within 6 months (180 days) of hire: Alaska Dietitian License, or
• Within 6 months (180 days) of hire: Alaska Nutritionist License
• Upon hire: National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration

Nice To Haves

• 1 year Clinical Experience in Adult population.
• 1 year Clinical Experience in Pediatric population.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of medical nutrition therapy needs based upon the patient's medical diagnosis, laboratory values, anthropometric measures, medications, age-specific requirements, and other co-morbidity factors identified by the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or other members of the health care team.
• Development, implementation, and management of an individualized, interdisciplinary team plan of care designed to achieve maximum nutrition support.
• Counseling and education with patient/family in the application of medical nutrition therapy principles when appropriate.
• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the health care team to optimize outpatient care and follow-up.
• Function as an advocate for nutrition care for the acutely ill adult and pediatric hospitalized patient; a consultant to medical staff; a nutrition consultant in the community when contracted or requested across the continuum of care; and as a preceptor to students and interns interested in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level