Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
UW Health•Town of Beaver Dam, WI
About The Position
The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist provides nutrition consultation and education to patients and their families who are screened at or identified with nutrition risk at UW Health. The role serves as the patient’s nutrition advocate and provides evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to patients of varying acuity levels, including management of enteral nutrition initiation and advancement according to nutrition-related protocols. The dietitian maintains the professional competency and skills required for professional practice. This is a per-diem position with day-shift hours as needed for operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a related field.
- At least 1 year of clinical and nutrition-related experience.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential as delineated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration upon hire.
- Certification or licensure as required by the State of Wisconsin within 3 months.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Nutrition or a related field.
- At least 2 years of clinical and nutrition-related experience.
- Certified specialist credential as required for the position, or ability to complete it within the first two years of employment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the patient’s nutrition advocate.
- Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to patients of varying acuity levels.
- Manage enteral nutrition initiation and advancement according to nutrition-related protocols.
- Maintain the professional competency and skills required for professional practice.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule and shift options that support work-life balance.
- Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work, supporting employee and family well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility for coursework associated with career advancement.
