Registered Dietitian PRN
Vibra Healthcare•Rapid City, SD
•Onsite
About The Position
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for the quality of nutritional care provided to hospitalized and ambulatory patients at the Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills in Rapid City, South Dakota. The role performs nutritional assessments and evaluations, makes dietary recommendations, counsels and educates patients, and develops and implements nutritional care plans. The dietitian monitors patient response to prescribed nutrition therapy, verifies that orders are implemented, and updates care as needed. The position is also accountable for planning and directing the nutrition office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Current, valid, and active license and/or certification to practice as a Registered Dietitian in the state of employment required.
- Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience in a hospital setting required.
- Ability to project a professional image.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
- Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Nice To Haves
- Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor preferred.
- Knowledge of modern principles and practices of dietetics preferred.
- Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards applicable to hospital food service preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform nutritional assessments and evaluations for hospitalized and ambulatory patients.
- Make dietary recommendations and provide patient counseling and education.
- Develop nutritional care plans and monitor and implement changes as appropriate.
- Implement nutrition therapy orders and verify that orders are carried out.
- Monitor and evaluate patients’ adherence to, acceptance of, and tolerance for prescribed nutrition therapy.
- Regularly re-evaluate and update nutrition care.
- Plan and direct the nutrition office.
Benefits
- Medical PPO plans with high- and low-deductible options, HSA options, and HMO options in some markets.
- Free prescription plans.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Employee Assistance Plan.
- Flexible spending plans.
- 401(k) matching.
- Additional critical illness, accident, and hospital plans.
- Company discounts on mobile phone service, electronics, clothing, and other items.
- Pet insurance.
- Group legal assistance for personal legal matters.
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
- Work-life balance.
