Registered Dietitian 1 Intensive Cardiac Rehab

Corewell Health • Big Rapids, MI

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian is a dietetics practitioner with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to practice competently as a Registered Dietitian professional. The role provides direct patient care by applying the Nutrition Care Process, including nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, evidence-based interventions and nutrition prescriptions, coordination of Medical Nutrition Therapy services, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation. The dietitian also provides nutrition counseling and education to inpatient and outpatient populations.

The position collaborates respectfully with patients and the interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality care, maintain effective working relationships, and contribute to a culture of safety. It is based in Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab at Big Rapids Hospital and is scheduled every Wednesday and on rolling third Mondays, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 10 hours per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in dietetics practice sufficient to competently practice as a Registered Dietitian professional.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, required within 180 days.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to collaborate with patients and the interdisciplinary team and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the Nutrition Care Process, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, evidence-based interventions and nutrition prescriptions, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Exams as appropriate for high-quality patient care.
• Document and maintain records in accordance with RDN standard operating procedures, legislation, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Precept and teach dietetic interns and other students, including medical students.
• For Rehabilitation & Nursing Centers, collaborate with the Manager, Nutrition Services at least four hours every 60 days.
• Maintain clinical productivity standards and accurate records of daily clinical activities, including scheduling and billing information.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to advocate for patient care and support a culture of nutrition.
• Coordinate Medical Nutrition Therapy services for patients.
• Contribute to and engage in improving department and organizational metrics.
• May communicate and interact with the media on issues related to the focus area or other advanced clinical areas.
• Adhere to the dietetics profession's code of ethics and demonstrate the self-leading skills and professional characteristics needed to perform duties with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals, subject to eligibility based on employment type and status.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level