Clinical Dietitian - Food & Nutrition Services at Baxter Health – Mountain Home, Arkansas

$5,000 / Two (2) Year Sign On Bonus

Clinical Dietitian

SUMMARY: Provide nutrition services and therapy integrated with patient’s medical goals. Monitor and document the nutritional status of hospitalized patients and out patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines. Meet the cultural needs of patient and their families

BAXTER HEALTH COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and adheres to Baxter Health standards as they appear in Dynamic Health and HealthStream Policy Manager.

Required to work with the Director of Food and Nutrition Services regularly to carryout, initiate and/or implement best practices for the Baxter Health Food and Nutrition Services Department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

Experience: Completed an internship program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

License: Current Arkansas Registered Dietitian license in good standing.

Other: Basic computer skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

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Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend eight (8) hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to regularly stand and walk, occasionally bend, squat and twist, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds using proper body mechanics. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity with or without correction. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.

Work Environment

Office setting, within a hospital environment

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Flexible work schedule, 5 days a week, Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts.

* Per Commitment Incentive & Sign On Agreement Policy Requirements