Senior Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Nutrition Supervisor, the Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Senior Dietitian in collaboration with other health care team members, plans and provides medical nutrition therapy to patients. This includes nutrition support (Parenteral and Enteral), and nutrition education to a variety of patients in all patient care settings (ICU/floor units). The senior dietitian will perform nutritional assessments; implement nutritional care plans, document assessments and all re-assessments/follow-ups in computer medical record per Joint Commission requirements. The senior dietitian will be required to attend multi-disciplinary rounds &/or care-conferences on the current floor he/she is covering. The senior dietitian will be required to provide education to physicians, nurses and other clinical staff on evidence-based practices in clinical nutrition. Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Patrick Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or related field
- Master's Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or related field (i.e. sports nutrition, exercise physiology, education)
- Montana Nutritionist License within 6 months (180 days) of hire
- National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration upon hire
Nice To Haves
- In an acute care facility.
- Certified Nutrition Support Clinician within 3 years of hire.
Responsibilities
- plans and provides medical nutrition therapy to patients
- nutrition support (Parenteral and Enteral)
- nutrition education to a variety of patients in all patient care settings (ICU/floor units)
- perform nutritional assessments
- implement nutritional care plans
- document assessments and all re-assessments/follow-ups in computer medical record per Joint Commission requirements
- attend multi-disciplinary rounds &/or care-conferences on the current floor he/she is covering
- provide education to physicians, nurses and other clinical staff on evidence-based practices in clinical nutrition
Benefits
- Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
