Clinical Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian     

Job Code: 26013    

Position Summary

The Clinical Dietitian assumes leadership in coordinating all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessments, interventions, monitoring, education of hospitalized patients and outpatients in a variety of settings.

Responsibilities

•    Identifies and provides age specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families

•    Performs duties in support of and in compliance with organizational initiatives, performance improvement plans, DNV and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies

•    Compliant with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within clinical nutrition

•    Performs other related duties as assigned

•    Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field 

•    Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

•    Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

•    Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

•    Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or a related field required

•    Minimum of 1 year of experience in an acute care environment or completion of a coordinated undergraduate program (CUP) with a dietetic internship of no less than 900 hours under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian required

•    State of Idaho Licensed Dietitian (LD) and CDR Registered Dietitian (RD) required within 90 days of hire

•    BLS required

•    Proficient in Microsoft Office, Meditech, and Nutrition Care Manual

•    Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred

Working Conditions

•    Must be able to maintain a sitting position

•    Typical equipment used in a clinical and office job

•    Repetitive movements

 

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1^st of the month following 30 days of employment


• A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it


• Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings


• Competitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentials


• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching


• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more


• Robust and interactive employee bonus program, utilize our mobile ERIN app to alert employees to new positions, make referrals and track your bonuses


• And much more


 

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Recruiter or Front Desk with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.