Clinical Dietitian - Nutrition Therapy

Description

Location:UCHealth UCHlth Leprino Building AMC, US:

CO:

Aurora

Department:Nutrition Therapy

Work Schedule:PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift:Days

Pay:$29.54 - $44.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary:

Plans, coordinates, and implements nutrition therapy services for assigned patient populations as a competent-level dietitian.

Responsibilities:
Assesses patient's nutritional status and needs, deriving nutrition diagnosis from assessment data.
Develops interventions and plan of care on best available evidence and best practices.
Assesses patient understanding and compliance with nutrition interventions and plan of care. Monitors patient progress; measures and evaluates patient outcomes.
Participates in and coordinates departmental initiatives relative to patient care. May conduct education programs for patients, physicians, nurses, and other health care team members/departments, and/or the public. Functions as a preceptor in support of the academic enterprise.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

• Minimum Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition or related field.
• Required Licensure/Certification:
  Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  1 year of experience in Clinical Nutrition.

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UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase:
  The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews:
  All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free  membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work:
  Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to…