Registered Dietitian - Various Departments

About the role

This position is responsible for providing outpatient nutrition management services to patients at UNLV Health. The position will work as part of a care team, working with faculty, residents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Provides diabetes self-management education according to the ADCES Diabetes Care and Education Curriculum
• Provides Nutrition consultation in the assigned interdisciplinary specialty clinics
• Absorbs a proactive role with patient/family education and patient/family satisfaction in the practice setting
• Absorbs personal accountability to enhance the patient experience by using high quality, patient satisfaction-directed interactions/tools/activities in the execution of duties
• Always interacts with patients and families in a compassionate and respectful manner, at all times
• Documents nutrition care plans and recommendations and ensures timely availability of information for inclusion in the interdisciplinary care plan
• Participates in training of staff, students, and residents; and as requested by Department Manager, mentors, and provides education on areas of expertise

Requirements

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or related field required
• Completion of dietetic internship and trainee program or equivalent required

Benefits

• 12 Full Day Paid Holidays per year, starting with your first day of employment
• 2 Half Day Paid Holidays per year, starting with your first day of employment
• 20 PTO days per year
• 3% 401K Contribution, even if you do not contribute (after 90 days of employment)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date

Pay

UNLV Health will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

Schedule

Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM (actual work hours may vary depending on business need)