Job description

Full-time position available on 1st shift

Rhode Island Hospital is the state’s largest hospital, and only Level I trauma center. It is the principal teaching hospital of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and an affiliate hospital of Lifespan, the largest healthcare system in Rhode Island.

Position Summary:

As Rhode Island’s largest health system and private employer, Lifespan is dedicated to improving the health of the people within our communities. We are seeking a Registered Dietitian eligible for licensure in the State of Rhode Island to practice inpatient 3 days a week and 2 days a week in our Adult Dialysis Unit. Our dietitians function as integral members of a number of patient care teams. Come join our dynamic staff of 30+ dietitians.

Responsibilities:

· Uses accurate and relevant data and information to identify nutrition related problems.

· Assesses anthropometric indicators and compares to reference data) and individual patterns and history.

· Assesses laboratory profiles, medical tests and procedures.

· Obtains, assesses and reassesses findings from the Nutrition-focused physical examination (NFPE)

· Obtains food and nutrition related history.

· Uses reference data and standards to estimate nutrient needs and recommended body weight, BMI, and desired growth patterns.

· Collects data and reviews data collected and/or documented by the dietetic technician and other health care practitioners, patients, or staff for factors that affect nutrition and health status. Uses collected data to identify possible problem areas for determining nutrition diagnosis. Re-evaluates and revises nutrition diagnosis(es). Bases intervention/plan of care on best available research/evidence and information, evidence-based guidelines, and best practices.

· Documents patients’ nutritional care plans in addition to routine documentation in patients’ electronic health records and regularly monitors patients’ nutritional status updating the Plan of Care.

· Participates in the discharge planning process.

· Conducts individual and group patient nutrition education both inpatients and outpatients.

· Participates at interdisciplinary meetings.

· Requires working in 2 separate locations.

Qualifications:

· A Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or a related concentration from a US Accredited College/University approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

· Completed ACEND accredited supervised practice program and successfully passed national examination for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

· Licensed as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in the state of Rhode Island.

· The analytical ability to identify overt and potential nutritional problems. The ability to develop nutritional plans of care.

· The ability to communicate nutrition education through formal and informal channels.

· Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

· The administrative ability to direct and coordinate the delivery of quality nutrition care in assigned areas of responsibility.

· Membership preferred in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and relevant practice groups such as the Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group (PNPG).

· Proficient computer skills in MS Word. MS PowerPoint and MS Excel preferred.

· One year of experience as a Registered Dietitian preferred.

About Lifespan:

Lifespan, Rhode Island's first health system, was founded in 1994 by Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. A not-for-profit comprehensive, integrated, academic health system with The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Lifespan's present partners also include Rhode Island Hospital's pediatric division, Hasbro Children's Hospital; Bradley Hospital; Newport Hospital; Gateway Healthcare; and Coastal Medical.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Dialysis
• Dietetics
• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: One location

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