Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Job Category: Training/Education
Job ID: 147551
Facility Group: Norton Children's Medical Group
Job Description

Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian Specialist-NMG serves as a leading expert provider of nutrition-related education and patient care within the Norton Healthcare system, performing at a specialist level of skill in area of work. The Registered Dietitian Specialist-NMG provides direct patient care and support, including a comprehensive nutrition assessment, intervention, evidence-based education and nutrition-focused physical exam under policies and protocols approved by supervising Licensed Care Practitioners/Providers. The Registered Dietitian Specialist-NMG facilitates and coordinates onsite programs and classes on nutrition and relevant health and wellness topics. This role is responsible for the development and implementation of processes and programs, along with monitoring, documenting, tracking, and reporting patient results. The Registered Dietitian Specialist-NMG is responsible for recommendations and management of alternative nutrition support including enteral nutrition and total parenteral nutrition as appropriate. Registered Dietitian Specialist-NMG will measurably improve patient outcomes and adapt patient-facing education and services to fit all literacy and socioeconomic levels. As an advanced credential specialist, they will utilize critical thinking, decisive clinical judgement, and demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision in an ever-changing environment. All certifications and education are to be successfully maintained. This role functions as part of multidisciplinary team and collaborates with organizational departments/committees and partners with external programs to provide robust health and wellness options to patients served. Additional roles and responsibilities will include the training and guidance of students, interns, and new team members, participation in program research and development, training of staff and providers, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Three years experience as a Registered Dietitian in a specialty area
• Bachelor Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics; Dietetic Internship
• Dietitian (State) (DT) - licensed in state of practice; KY or IN and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (National) (RDN) and One of: CSG, CSOWM, CSO, CSP, CSPCC, CSR, CSSD, CDCES, NWCC, CNSC, CED-RD or CACFD

Desired:

• Master Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

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Screening requirements:

• Background check
• License & education verification
• Employment reference verification
• Drug Screen

Norton Healthcare offers a competitive benefit package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 403b/401k retirement plan
• View more: Benefits Guide
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

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