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UCHealth Clinical Dietitian in Aurora, Colorado
Description
Full-time Inpatient Clinical Dietitian - 40 hours/week
Position Summary
This Inpatient Float Clinical Dietitian will practice as an expert in medical nutrition therapy in a variety of medical, surgical, and critical care inpatient units at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora.
We are seeking a Registered Dietitian who has at least one year experience as an RD in the inpatient setting and works well with an interdisciplinary team. This individual will cover full-time in a variety of critical care, medical, surgical areas. The ideal candidate has their Nutrition Support certification (CNSC) and is flexible, teachable, and highly motivated to collaborate as an engaged team member in an academic medical center setting.
Schedule
40 hours per week, Monday-Friday; occasional weekends
Required Education
Bachelor's in Human Nutrition or related field required.
Preferred: Completion of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved dietetic internship or coordinated supervised practice program.
Experience:
Minimum one year experience in the clinical nutrition setting required.
3+ years of experience in the acute/clinical nutrition setting preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) preferred.
Location: UCHealth Leprino Building Anschutz Campus, US:CO:Aurora
Department: Clinical Nutrition
FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $25.80 - $38.70 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
Summary:Plans, coordinates, and implements nutrition therapy services for assigned patient populations as a competent-level dietitian.
Responsibilities:Assesses patient's nutritional status and needs, deriving nutrition diagnosis from assessment data.
Develops interventions and plan of care on best available evidence and best practices.
Assesses patient understanding and compliance with nutrition interventions and plan of care. Monitors patient progress; measures and evaluates patient outcomes.
Participates in and coordinates departmental initiatives relative to patient care. May conduct education programs for patients, physicians, nurses, and other health care team members/departments, and/or the public. Functions as a preceptor in support of the academic enterprise.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition or related field.
Required Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
Minimum Experience: 1 year of experience in Clinical Nutrition.
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