Job Description Summary:

Logan Health, located in Kalispell, Montana, is looking for either a Clinical Dietitian or Certified Dietitian to join their team!

This position provides nutrition care according to professional standards to all assigned areas.

Qualifications for Clinical Dietitian:

• Bachelor of Sciences or Advanced degree from an accredited institution with emphasis in foods and nutrition required.

• Minimum of one (1) of the following required:

• Credentialed as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) though the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

• RD-eligible recent graduates of an accredited Dietetic Internship program must past RD exam and obtain Montana licensure within ninety (90) days of hire. RD-eligible employees will practice under direct supervision of a licensed RD until this stipulation is met.

• Licensed by the Montana State Board of Medical Examiners to function as a Nutritionist required.

• A Registered Dietitian with a pending application for Nutrition Licensure with the Montana Board of Medical Examiners may practice under direct supervision of a licensed RD until licensure is approved.

• Required CPR vary by work location:

• Logan Health Medical Center: RQI Responder

• Logan Health Medical Fitness Center: Heartsaver CPR/AED

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in health care setting preferred.

• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.

• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Qualifications for Certified Dietician:

• Bachelor of Sciences or Advanced degree from an accredited institution with emphasis in foods and nutrition required.

• Credentialed as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) though the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) required.

• Licensed by the Montana State Board of Medical Examiners to function as a Nutritionist required.

• Active specialty certification(s) per assigned area(s) required.

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist required. Minimum one (1) year experience in health care setting preferred.

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a specialty area required.

• Required CPR vary by work location:

• Logan Health Medical Center: RQI Responder

• Logan Health Medical Fitness Center: Heartsaver CPR/AED

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences. Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

Job Specific Duties:

• Screens, accesses, and identifies nutrition diagnosis, provides nutrition intervention, monitors, and evaluates individuals.

• Participates in multi-disciplinary rounds, attends department staff meetings, and collaborates with other healthcare professionals.

• Provides clinical dietetic and nutrition services per consult and classes to assigned area(s).

• Exhibits a commitment to professionalism while undertaking all tasks and in all interactions with patients, clients, physicians, facility staff and the community at large.

• Effectively utilizes electronic health records (EHR) and clearly documents nutrition interventions, outcomes, and plan of care in a timely fashion.

• Incorporates data from members of healthcare team to assess patient knowledge.

• Provides nutrition education and resources to patients, families, and staff.

• Mentors’ students and interns.

• Participates in organizational and community events that support Logan Health’s nutrition services, including, but not limited to, performance improvements, revisions of standards of care, patient education materials, and National Nutrition Month.

• Exhibits vigilance of unit specific and organizational wide budget constraints as evidenced by appropriate utilization of all resources.

• Prioritizes workload and reflects flexibility in job function to meet the demands of the department.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Logan Health takes great pride in offering its employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vison insurance

• 401(k) with generous matching

• Employer-provided life insurance

• Voluntary life and disability insurance options

• Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident options

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• FSA or HSA option

• Free parking

• Paid time off, Holiday pay, and Illness bank

• Employee referral program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Employee Wellness Program that includes wellness coaching, classes, wellness incentives and more

• Logan Health Fitness Center - Waived registration fee and 1/2 off monthly membership dues

Shift:

Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule Details:

Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.

Schedule:

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check

• Reference checks

• Drug Screening

• Health and Immunizations Screening

• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.