Registered Dietitian - Clinical

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a meaningful impact on patient health as a Registered Dietitian! In this role, you will provide individualized nutritional care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary inpatient care team to support positive patient outcomes. The Registered Dietitian assesses patients’ nutritional needs, develops appropriate recommendations, and documents care in the electronic medical record. This position also provides education to patients, families, professional staff, students, and dietetic interns. Additional opportunities include collaborating with medical staff and other caregivers, delivering presentations within the community, and helping prepare the next generation of nutrition professionals. This position works under the general direction of the Nutrition Department Outpatient Team Lead. We welcome candidates with varying levels of clinical nutrition experience and offer multiple career levels based on education, certification, and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field
• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Arkansas
• Completion of a dietetic internship
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical experience
• Current Registered Dietitian credential and licensure in the State of Arkansas

Responsibilities

• Assessing the nutritional needs of the patient and making recommendations to meet those needs.
• Documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Education of family, students and other professional staff.
• Teaching, discussing with medical staff and other caregivers the patient needs.
• Clerical and office duties.
• Presentations outside the hospital as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

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