Registered Dietitian- Internal Medicine

UNLV Medicine • Las Vegas, NV

128d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing nutrition management services to patients in an out patient setting through the UNLV Health Internal Medicine department.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Please Note: UNLV Health does not provide employment sponsorships or sponsorship transfers for any positions.

ADVANTAGES OF WORKING FOR UNLV HEALTH

Clinic Hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM!  (Actual hours may vary depending on business need)

12 Paid Holidays per year, starting with your first day of employment!
20 + PTO days per year! (Depending on Position)
3% 401K Contribution, even if you do not contribute!
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date!
Pay may be higher than stated range, based on experience.
And more!

Requirements

• Diabetes Education Certification Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or related field required
• Completion of dietetic internship and trainee program or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nutritionist Specialist Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments, plans and implements diet recommendations to children with special health care needs
• Selects the appropriate feeding modality for the patient and accurately calculates nutritional needs. Changes to the nutrition plan of care are made according to findings in a timely fashion
• Provides Nutrition consultation in the assigned interdisciplinary specialty clinics
• Assumes a proactive role with patient/family education and patient/family satisfaction in the practice setting
• Assumes personal accountability to enhance the patient experience by using high quality, patient satisfaction-directed interactions/tools/activities in the execution of duties
• Always interacts with patients and families in a compassionate and respectful manner, at all times
• Documents nutrition care plans and recommendations and ensures timely availability of information for inclusion in the interdisciplinary care plan
• Participates in training of staff, students, and residents; and as requested by Department Manager, mentors, and provides education on areas of expertise

Benefits

• Clinic Hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM!
• 12 Paid Holidays per year, starting with your first day of employment!
• 20 + PTO days per year!
• 3% 401K Contribution, even if you do not contribute!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date!
• Pay may be higher than stated range, based on experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees