Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Inpatient

UW Health • Madison, WI

1d • $61,398 - $92,098 • Onsite

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 with varying acuity levels, including management of enteral nutrition initiation and advancement according to nutrition-related protocols. The position maintains the professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

This is a 100% FTE position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a weekend rotation. It may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, prorated based on FTE.

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.
• Position-required specialist certification, 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.
• Provide nutrition consultation and education to patients and their families who are screened at or identified with nutrition risk.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plans.
• Two-week paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Flexible schedule and shift options that support work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work for employee and family well-being.
• Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Potential $10,000 sign-on bonus, prorated based on FTE.

What This Job Offers

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