Job Description:

Facilitates the nutrition care process in order to provide the patient with optimal medical nutrition therapy.

Posting Details

• Shift: Day shift mostly. 8 hrs on site witnessing 2 meals (breakfast and lunch or lunch and dinner) so may choose from early morning or some swing shift time. Cannot do remote work for this position. No on-call assignments. No holidays. Shifts are flexible, candidate may choose to do on a weekend, but it is not required

• PRN

• The position is a combination of long-term care, inpatient nutrition patient care and then some food service management. It is PRN of 2 days a month, to meet LTC requirements. WY rules are that it must be 2 non-consecutive 8 hrs days on site, observing 2 meals, a month. Beyond these limitations, it is very flexible, and travel time is paid. Travel time is in addition to the 8 hrs on site required. The facility is willing to cover hotel stays if needed. If the candidate does not already have a Wyoming dietitian license, the cost to obtain will be covered. If the candidate lives near another Intermountain facility (i.e. Logan, McKayDee, etc) there is an option to also train to provide prn adult inpatient care there as well for additional hours.

Job Essentials

• Completes and documents nutrition assessment.

• Completes and documents nutrition diagnosis.

• Identifies and implements appropriate nutrition interventions including quality nutrition education based on customer needs, expectations, and culture.

• Monitors and evaluates individual nutrition outcomes related to nutrition diagnosis, goals, and interventions.

• Communicates nutrition expertise with all appropriate healthcare providers.

• Uses resources effectively and efficiently in practice.

• Precepts students.

• Participates in department continuous improvement projects.

• Collaborates with other dietitians as needed.

Note: If employee is hired without being a Registered Dietitian, they must successfully pass the RD exam with six months of hire to remain in the job. If employee is hired without being a Certified Dietitian, they must become also become certified within six months of hire to remain in the job.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition related field. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.

• Successful completion of an approved Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) program

• Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or registration eligible (see note above)

• Self starter, detail oriented, and effective organizational skills

• Demonstrated computer proficiency

• Certified Dietitian in the state of Utah or obtain within six months of hire (see note above)

• For caregivers that handle food as part of their responsibilities (i.e.: cooking demos or assist with meal delivery), a Food Handler’s Permit (as required by facility)

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience as a registered dietitian

Physical Requirements:

• Interact with others requiring the employee to communicate information.

• Operate computers and other equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.

• See and read computer monitors and documents.

• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

Location:

South Lincoln Medical Center

Work City:

Kemmerer

Work State:

Wyoming

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$28.15 - $43.42

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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