NICU Clinical Dietitian Intermediate

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day. Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you! Why Join IU Health? As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer: 401(K) retirement savings with employer match Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met). Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn! Description: Provides optimal nutrition care for inpatients and outpatients, utilizing the Nutrition Care Process, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The Nutrition Care Process includes nutritional assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation. Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates nutrition education individualized to the patient/client needs. Precepts dietetics and other health professional students, participates in onboarding of new hires, and supports departmental continuing education. Provides support outside of patient facing responsibilities including but not limited to collaboration with supply chain, food services and speech therapy. Independently orders diets, supplements and tube feeding as approved by medical staff office at each facility.

Requirements

• Master's Degree is required or Bachelor's Degree prior to 2024.
• Requires 3+ years of relevant experience with a Specialist Certification or 4+ years of relevant experience without a Specialty Certification.
• Requires registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensure through the state of Indiana must be obtained within 6 months of start date. Any clinical area billing for service may require CDR approval and Indiana state RD license prior to start date.
• Requires the ability to demonstrate expertise in malnutrition assessment, NFPE, enteral nutrition support management, discharge planning and specialized diet education.
• Requires the ability to demonstrate competency in parenteral nutrition management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a like setting (acute care/ambulatory care) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides optimal nutrition care for inpatients and outpatients, utilizing the Nutrition Care Process, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• The Nutrition Care Process includes nutritional assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.
• Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates nutrition education individualized to the patient/client needs.
• Precepts dietetics and other health professional students, participates in onboarding of new hires, and supports departmental continuing education.
• Provides support outside of patient facing responsibilities including but not limited to collaboration with supply chain, food services and speech therapy.
• Independently orders diets, supplements and tube feeding as approved by medical staff office at each facility.

Benefits

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

What This Job Offers

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