Clinical Dietitian - Full Time - Days
Job Summary
UP TO $10,000 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
This position works at two locations.
Location: Methodist Hospital
Address: 8303 Dodge St. - Omaha, NE
Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Address: 933 E Pierce St. - Council Bluffs, IA
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am to 4:30pm. 3 days a week at Methodist Hospital providing primarily cardiac nutrition services, and 2 days a week at Jennie Edmundson providing clinical dietitian coverage.
Responsibilities
- Counsels, educates, and trains patients, families, and caregivers prior to discharge regarding the established nutrition care plan.
- Develops specific nutrition strategies/plans of care and creates nutrition prescriptions in conjunction with patients, caregivers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate.
- Monitors and evaluates indicators and outcomes directly related to nutrition diagnoses, goals, and intervention strategies to determine progress made in achieving desired nutrition care outcomes and whether planned interventions should be continued or revised.
- Implements and clearly communicates nutrition plans of care with interdisciplinary team; ensures nutrition interventions/plans of care are delivered and actions are carried out.
- Pursues opportunities (education, training, credentials) to advance practice in accordance with laws and regulations.
- Shares current, evidence-based nutrition information with other clinical dietitians, dietetic interns, medical students, allied staff, and providers as requested to facilitate continuous learning and development.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelors Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Human Nutrition or equivalency required.
- Experience: 1 – 2 years previous clinical experience with patients throughout the aging continuum preferred.
- Licenses/Certifications: Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) board eligible, required within 3 months of hire.
Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist (LMNT) in the State of Nebraska required within 3 months of hire at assigned facilities.
Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Iowa required within 3 months of hire at assigned facilities.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Knowledge of The Joint Commission requirements.
- Knowledge of current Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Process.
- Skill in planning, delegation, time-management, and problem-solving.
- Skill in performing nutritional calculations based on body weight, age, lab values, and clinical status.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Skill in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook applications.
- Skill in electronic medical record documentation.
- Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and patients.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to interpret lab results as related to nutritional status of patients.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents.
Physical Requirements
- Weight Demands: Medium
- Physical Activity: Not necessary for the position (0%)
- Frequent Activities: Carrying, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Standing, Walking, Keyboarding/typing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking/talking
- Constant Activities: Fingering/Touching, Repeated Motions
About the Role
Nebraska Methodist Health System focuses on providing exceptional care to the communities they serve and the people they employ. They believe in The Meaning of Care – a culture that sets them apart by helping families grow, conveying difficult diagnoses with compassion, going above and beyond for patient needs, and celebrating victories in health challenges.
The organization offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a great work environment where all employees are valued. Employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities they live and work in.
Job Description
This position works at two locations. Location: Methodist Hospital Address: 8303 Dodge St. - Omaha, NE Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital Address: 933 E Pierce St. - Council Bluffs, IA Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am to 4:30pm. 3 days a week at Methodist Hospital providing primarily cardiac nutrition services, and 2 days a week at Jennie Edmundson providing clinical dietitian coverage.
Job Requirements
- Education: Bachelors Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Human Nutrition or equivalency required.
- Experience: 1 – 2 years previous clinical experience with patients throughout the aging continuum preferred.
- Licenses/Certifications: Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) board eligible, required within 3 months of hire.
Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist (LMNT) in the State of Nebraska required within 3 months of hire at assigned facilities.
Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Iowa required within 3 months of hire at assigned facilities.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Knowledge of The Joint Commission requirements.
- Knowledge of current Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Process.
- Skill in planning, delegation, time-management, and problem-solving.
- Skill in performing nutritional calculations based on body weight, age, lab values, and clinical status.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Skill in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook applications.
- Skill in electronic medical record documentation.
- Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and patients.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to interpret lab results as related to nutritional status of patients.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents.
Physical Requirements
- Weight Demands: Medium
- Physical Activity: Not necessary for the position (0%)
- Frequent Activities: Carrying, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Standing, Walking, Keyboarding/typing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking/talking
- Constant Activities: Fingering/Touching, Repeated Motions