Registered Dietitian

DietitianVernal, UT 84078Vacancies - 1SIGNING BONUS - NoRELOCATION PACKAGE - NoneMust-HavesUtah Dietitian license, or able to obtain before hireRegistered Dietitian certificationMust be able to work with inpatients and outpatientNice-To-Haves:Diabetic education certification or experienceJob Description:Dietitian plans, coordinates, and implements nutritional therapy services to assigned population. Full time position. Benefits include retirement, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.Responsibilities:• Assesses patient's nutritional status and needs. Develops and implements patient care plans and assesses patient responses. Performs nutritional screening and assessments as determined. Communicates pertinent information to dietary department to provide optimal nutritional care and patient satisfaction.• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare team members/departments to determine, coordinate, and provide medical nutrition therapy. Collaborates with nurses and physicians to discuss patient nutritional care; with pharmacists for clarifying parental nutrition orders and nutrient/drug interactions; with various therapists to discuss patient limitations, abilities, and goals which are affected by or affect nutritional status; and with patients and their families for proper nutritional care and education. Attends health care team meetings as scheduled to discuss patient care needs.• Collaborates with departmental management to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients and visitors. Coordinates diet adaptations and modified diets with house menus• Develops and provides education, training, consulting, and counseling services throughout the organization and for the community. Educates patients on short-term nutritional care according to current physician ordered therapeutic diets; on long term nutritional care through individual consultations, group classes, and community speaking engagements, as appropriate.