Job Information
Logan Health Dietitian (PRN) in Kalispell, Montana
Job Description Summary:
This position provides nutrition care according to professional standards to all assigned areas.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Sciences or Advanced degree from an accredited institution with emphasis in foods and nutrition required.
Credentialed as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) though the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) required.
Licensed by the Montana State Board of Medical Examiners to function as a Nutritionist required.
Required CPR vary by work location:
Logan Health Medical Center: RQI Responder
Logan Health Medical Fitness Center: Heartsaver CPR/AED
Minimum one (1) year experience in health care setting preferred.
Possess ability to communicate effectively and maintain cooperative relationships with providers, staff members and patients. Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Job Specific Duties:
Screens, accesses, and identifies nutrition diagnosis, provides nutrition intervention, monitors and evaluates individuals.
Participates in multi-disciplinary rounds, attends department staff meetings, and collaborates with other healthcare professionals.
Provides clinical dietetic and nutrition services per consult and classes to assigned area(s).
Exhibits a commitment to professionalism while undertaking all tasks and in all interactions with patients, clients, physicians, facility staff and the community at large.
Effectively utilizes electronic health records (EHR) and clearly documents nutrition interventions, outcomes, and plan of care in a timely fashion.
Incorporates data from other members of healthcare team to assess patient knowledge.
Provides nutrition education and resources to patients, families and staff.
Mentors students and interns.
Participates in organizational and community events that support Logan Health’s nutrition services, including, but not limited to; performance improvements, revisions of standards of care, patient education materials, and National Nutrition Month.
Exhibits vigilance of unit specific and organizational wide budget constraints as evidenced by appropriate utilization of all resources, which includes, but is not limited to; supplies, overtime, low census and timeliness of work product.
Prioritizes workload and reflects flexibility in job function to meet the demands of the department.
The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.
Shift:
Variable (United States of America)
Schedule Details:
Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.
Schedule:
Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.
Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements
If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:
Criminal background check
Reference checks
Drug Screening
Health and Immunizations Screening
Physical Demand Review/Screening
Equal Opportunity Employer
Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.