Registered Dietitian

ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we proudly rank in the top 13.6% of U.S. hospitals, recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. With over 850+ dedicated employees and 100+ expert providers across 25 specialties, we are committed to exceptional, patient-centered care. Set in northern Wyoming’s stunning Big Horn Mountain foothills, Sheridan offers outdoor adventure and community charm. Our hospital combines cutting-edge technology with a collaborative, innovative culture. Join a team that values your skills, fosters growth, and empowers you to impact lives meaningfully. Apply today and be part of Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s mission of excellence!

JOB SUMMARY

Plans and delivers nutritional care to patients according to the patient’s diagnosis and condition. Performs as a member of the multidisciplinary care team and actively works with the DCI contract for dialysis patients. Responds to outpatient consults and assesses patients that have nutritional risk factors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Proficiently assesses patients with a variety of medical conditions, including high acuity care settings, utilizing the established standards of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.


• Completes assessments in a timely manner, in accordance with facility standards.


• Communicates and collaborates with clinicians on the interdisciplinary team.


• Demonstrates consideration of cultural and religious beliefs in the development of care plans.


• Calculates enteral and parenteral nutrition recommendations, according to facility policy.


• Proficiently completes a nutrition-focused physical exam.


• Familiar with malnutrition diagnostic criteria and documents suspected malnutrition clearly in the nutrition assessment note.


• Understands and effectively communicates medical nutrition therapy recommendations for frequently-encountered diet education topics.


• Follows facility policy and standards regarding order-writing of diets, supplements, nutrition support, and/or vitamin and mineral supplements.


• Has thorough knowledge of therapeutic diets, including when each is appropriate to be ordered and what foods/beverages are permitted for each diet.


• Provides in-services as requested by other hospital departments


• Maintains active registration with the Commission of Dietetics Registration, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and state licensure board.

Education, Experience & Certification

• Registered dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.


• Licensed Dietitian with the State of Wyoming Dietetic Licensing Board.


• Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics


• BLS, required

Additional Skills

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.


• Additional languages preferred.


• Basic computer knowledge and effectively learn new technology.


• Proficiency in medical nutrition therapy and critical care nutrition support.


• Effective written and verbal communication with other members of the interdisciplinary medical team (including physicians, nursing, physical therapy, etc.).


• Provide nutrition services staff with dietary restrictions and recommendations for patients.

Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products.

Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

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