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CommonSpirit Health

Dietitian

CommonSpirit Health, Missouri Valley, Iowa, United States, 51555

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Registered Dietitian (Part‑Time) – Nebraska Licensed (Remote – US) This position contributes to the mission and vision of CHI Health by serving as a member of the professional health care team and planning the nutritional care of individuals and groups for health maintenance. The role assesses nutritional needs, develops and implements nutritional care plans, evaluates and reports these results appropriately, and coordinates with department leaders at each individual campus.

Responsibilities

Practices and performs at the minimum competent level as outlined by the current Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Scope of Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics (SOP) and Standards of Professional Performance for Registered Dietetics (SOPP).

Develops and implements a patient plan of care based on evidence‑based practice and an assessment of nutritional needs.

Interprets, evaluates, and utilizes pertinent current research related to nutritional care.

Evaluates nutritional interventions and provides follow‑up to ensure continuity of care.

Counsels individuals and families in nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selection, adapting plans to the individual.

Clearly and concisely communicates appropriate nutritional care data through all record systems.

Participates in health team meetings and serves as the expert on nutritional care.

Promotes communication between departments as a patient advocate to facilitate patient care.

Provides nutrition education to hospital personnel and community.

Diabetes Educator Responsibilities

Conducts a thorough individualized assessment of the person with or at risk for diabetes.

Works with the person to identify mutually acceptable diabetes self‑management training (DSMT) outcomes and behavioral objectives.

Provides diabetes education according to the individualized plan of care and desired outcomes, developing the self‑management training plan to attain the mutually defined outcomes.

Coordinates and provides individual/group education sessions for diabetic outpatients.

Provides leadership in maintaining and developing diabetic education program standards, policies, and procedures.

Maintains ongoing evaluation of the diabetes education program and assists in Quality Improvement activities related to patients with diabetes.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree.

Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Current license as Medical Nutrition Therapist in Nebraska OR Licensed Dietitian in Iowa depending on state of work.

For Outpatient Oncology: certified as a Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) within 36 months from date of hire.

For Diabetes Educator: certified as a Diabetes Educator (CDE) within 39 months of hire.

Mandatory Reporter for Adult and Child within 6 months for units located in or traveling to Iowa or Behavioral Health/Psych unit (tracked through Learning system).

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as a clinical dietitian.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations.

Demonstrated experience in the field of diabetes education (for Diabetes Educator).

Pay Range $23.11 – $34.38 per hour

Seniority Level Not Applicable

Employment Type Part‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices

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