Registered Dietitian - Food & Nutrition Services (PRN/ Intermittent)

Denver Health•Denver, CO

3d•$63,300 - $91,800•Onsite

About The Position

Denver Health is seeking a mission-driven Registered Dietitian for Food & Nutrition Services. Under minimal supervision, the dietitian performs inpatient nutrition assessments and reassessments, manages menus, and provides education while working directly with patients. The role implements Medical Nutrition Therapy to optimize patient care and outcomes and participates in patient care rounds as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The dietitian also assists the Chief Clinical Dietitian with performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities to support quality patient care. The position is PRN/intermittent, with a variable shift. Its stated PRN pay range is $30.28–$44.13 per hour. The posted annual salary range of $63,300–$91,800 is for a 1.0 full-time equivalent and does not represent the stated PRN work type.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
1–3 years of related experience in clinical or public health nutrition.
Registered Dietitian certification through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to delegate responsibility appropriately.
Ability to exercise good independent judgment.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and assess patient-status data and interpret relevant information.
Knowledge of disease-specific and age-specific nutrition standards of care.
Understanding of Local, State, Federal, and The Joint Commission standards and regulations.
Competency using computer systems for order entry and updating diet and patient information.
Understanding of how to use the most current version of the online Nutrition Care Manual.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and other IT and software systems.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with menu planning and meeting appropriate caloric needs.
Provide individual and group nutrition education according to established standards of care.
Complete nutrition assessments for at-risk patients within 72 hours of assessed need, referral, risk notification, or physician consult.
Complete nutrition reassessments for at-risk patients according to nutrition-risk time frames.
Enter orders for nutrition support as indicated.
Prioritize workload appropriately.
Tailor patient and family education to their education level, preferred learning tools and techniques, and readiness to learn.
Provide and document appropriate education within 48 hours of assessed need, and provide education according to policy.
Participate in hospital activities that maintain high-quality patient care and services.
Participate in physician rounds, discharge planning, and team conferences as a multidisciplinary team member.
Participate in quality improvement and patient-care committees or task forces as assigned.
Complete monthly productivity logs.
Perform assigned PI/CQI projects.
Conduct monthly tray evaluations and patient visitations according to schedule.
Identify opportunities to improve service and care and make suggestions.
Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, peers, medical staff, and other employees.
Obtain patient information and handle patient and customer requests and complaints effectively.
Document patient-care activities on appropriate forms and according to accepted hospital practice.
Use computer software, programs, and the electronic medical record for diet-office functions and clinical activities.
Perform intake analysis, including calorie counts, as needed.
Enter clinical activity data accurately into the computer tracking program.
Assist with monitoring diet technicians and diet-office personnel by providing guidance and helping resolve problems.
Maintain professional education through meetings, seminars, in-services, and literature review.
Attend at least one professional meeting or seminar per year for each clinical specialty or age-specific population in the clinician’s service area.
Share information from educational meetings and in-services by providing resources, education, assistance, or training to departmental staff.
Provide hospital-wide resources, education, assistance, or training as assigned.
Perform work to a standard that avoids rework due to poor performance.
Maintain appropriate productivity and adhere to assigned break and lunch times.
Contribute as a team player, seeking assistance when needed and assisting others when required.

Benefits

Social Security replacement retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution.
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
Community resource navigation support.
Childcare discount programs.
Exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
Education and development opportunities, including career pathways and coaching.
Tuition assistance.
Career advancement pathways.
Professional development.
Loan forgiveness eligibility.
Employer contributions.