Dietitian (RD)
US-IA-Des Moines
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Req #: 180671
Type: Part Time Benefits
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Overview: Are you passionate about helping patients heal through nutrition? Join our care team as a Registered Dietitian (RD) and play a vital role in improving health outcomes through personalized, evidence-based nutrition care. Responsibilities: * Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans * Deliver and adjust medical nutrition therapy based on patient needs and clinical status * Monitor progress using key indicators like labs, weight, and overall condition * Document care clearly and accurately in the electronic medical record. * Provide tailored nutrition education to patients, families, and care teams * Develop and update educational materials to support diverse patient needs * Promote understanding of nutrition's role in recovery and wellness. * Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, care conferences, and hospital committees * Partner with providers to optimize treatment plans and ensure safe, effective care Qualifications: Education: * Master's degree in Dietetics or a related field meeting Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) requirements (required for candidates credentialed after January 1, 2024) * Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or AND approved field accepted for those credentialed prior to 2024 * Completion of an accredited dietetic internship, coordinated program, or postgraduate program (required) Experience: * 1+ year of experience as a clinical dietitian in an acute care setting (preferred for entry-level candidates) * 3+ years of acute care clinical experience (preferred for advanced-level candidates) License(s)/Certification(s): * Current Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) (required upon hire) * Active state licensure/certification as a Dietitian (based on state of practice) (required upon hire) * Completion of required state-specific mandatory reporter training (child and dependent adult abuse) within 90 days of hire * Preferred Certifications (nice to have) * Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) * Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) * Board Certification in specialty areas (Oncology, Gerontology, Renal, or Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition)
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