Clinical Dietitian - per diem

Job description

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont Regular Department: Nutrition Services Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible) Standard Hours: 0 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: Shift: Day/Eve-8Hr Primary Shift: - Weekend Needs: As Scheduled Salary Range: Min $33.35 Mid $41.69 Max $50.03 Recruiter: Kate Davies JOB DESCRIPTION: The Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to inpatients and outpatients in designated areas/programs. The dietitian completes screenings, assessments, and ongoing monitoring of patients' nutritional care; documenting processes and outcomes according to department and hospital policies. The dietitian provides education/inservices to patients, students, and health care staff, and participate in department and hospital-wide activities pertaining to quality improvement, professional development and community education. EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics; eligiblilty for registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Vermont state certification as a dietitian. The organization requires completion of registration and certification within six months of employment. EXPERIENCE: Must have experience in providing MNT to acute inpatients whose needs include oral, enteral (via tube) and parenteral nutrition, and in recommending and treating inpatients and outpatients needing diverse oral therapeutic diets.