Registered Dietitian Nutrition

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Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

The primary function of this position is the training of patients and facilitating the transition to discharge. It is also responsible for the provision of nutrition care, assessment, evaluation, training and monitoring to a patient population (spanning neonates to geriatrics) prior to and following hospital discharge and in ambulatory care areas. Patients are screened for eligibility with selective payer groups to aid in identifying patient out of pocket expenses. Individuals in this role also triage and resolve problems as they arise with home enteral nutrition therapy. You will work as a member of a multidisciplinary patient care team and in collaboration with other health system and home health care professionals. Comply with data entry expectations for; Event Tracking, Compliance Violations, RiskPro reporting, and other.This position is located within the University Hospital within Michigan Medicine.

Required Qualifications*

• A Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition or related field

• Completion of an approved dietetic internship program or its equivalent is necessary.

• Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is necessary.

• Demonstrated knowledge in feeding tube devices, formula classifications, and medical terminology

• Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision.

• Demonstrated ability in interaction with other health professionals and patients in the provision of pharmaceutical service.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.

• Functional visual acuity and hearing for accurate assessment and recording of patient observations and information in clinical records.

• Manual dexterity and physical endurance to perform required procedure activity proficiently and safely.

• The employee will be able to perform the assigned duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Must comply with all UMHS Occupational Health requirements including annual Flu immunization.

Desired Qualifications*

• Proficient in operating within the Windows environment with experience in use of the following software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access

• A minimum of one year experience in home care activity with a demonstrated knowledge of regulations, standards, and guidelines applicable to the provision of nutrition care in the home

Work Schedule

Full time. Days only with rotating shift between 7am & 7pm, required participation in weekend and holiday rotation

Work Locations

This position is located within the University Hospital within Michigan Medicine.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

249811

Working Title

Registered Dietitian Nutrition

Job Title

Registered Dietitian Nutrition

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM HomeMed Pharmacy Infusion

Posting Begin/End Date

6/03/2024 - 8/01/2024

Career Interest

Home Health Care

Patient Care Services

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