Registered Dietitian - Food and Nutrition Services (Full Time)

We are recruiting for a motivated Registered Dietitian - Food and Nutrition Services (Full Time) to join our team! We are here for lifes journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Food Services Job Summary Under minimal supervision, performs in-patient nutrition assessment, re-assessment, menu management and education while working directly with patients. Implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to optimize patient care and outcomes. As a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, actively participates in patient care rounds. Assists Chief Clinical Dietitian with PI/CQI activities to ensure quality patient care. Essential Functions: Assist patients with menu planning and meeting appropriate caloric needs (5%) Performs individual and group nutrition education according to established standards of care (5%) Proficiently performs assessments for at risk patients and completes within 72 hours of assessed need, referral, risk notification, or MD consult. (5%) Proficiently performs re-assessments for at risk patients and completes according to level of nutrition risk time frames. (5%) Inputs orders for nutrition support as indicated (5%) Prioritizes workload appropriately. (5%) Provides education with respect to the patient/familys education level, optimal learning tool(s)/techniques(s) and readiness to learn. (5%) Provides appropriate education and documentation within 48 hours of assessed need. (5%) Provides patient education according to policy. (5%) Participates in hospital activities to maintain high quality patient care and services. (5%) Regularly participates in physician rounds, discharge planning and team conferences as a multidisciplinary team member to ensure optimal patient care. (5%) Participates in quality improvement and/or patient care committee/task force as assigned by supervisor. (5%) Completes monthly productivity logs. (5%) Performs PI/CQI projects as assigned by supervisor. (5%) Conducts monthly tray evaluations and patient visitations according to schedule. (5%) Routinely identifies areas makes suggestions to improve service and care. (5%) Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, peers, medical staff and other employees. (5%) Effectively obtains patient information and handles patient/customer requests and complaints (5%) Documents patient care activities on appropriate forms and according to accepted hospital practice. (5%) Effectively uses computer software/programs/electronic medical record to perform diet office functions and clinical activities. (5%) Performs intake analysis (calorie counts) as needed. (0%) Accurately clinical activity data into computer tracking program. (0%) Assists with monitoring the diet techs and diet office personnel by providing guidance and assistance to personnel with problem resolution. (0%) Maintains ongoing professional education through participation in meetings, seminars, in-services and literature review to enhance nutrition knowledge, and professional development and practice. (0%) Attends a minimum of 1 professional meeting and/or seminar per year for each clinical specialty and/or age-specific population of the clinicians area of service. (0%) Serves as a resource, provides education, assistance and/or training/in-services to departmental staff on information obtained from educational meetings/in-services. (0%) Serves as a resource, provides education, assistance, and/or training/in-services to hospital as assigned. (0%) Has no incidents where employee is asked to redo work because of poor performance. (0%) Performs at appropriate level of productivity, adhering to break/lunch times as assigned. (0%) Functions as a team player in the department knowing when to ask for assistance as needed and being able to assist when required. (0%) Education: Bachelor's Degree required Work Experience: 1-3 years related experience in clinical or public health nutrition required Licenses: DIETICIAN-Registered Dietitian Certification - CDR - Commission on Dietetic Registration required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Effective communication skills in both oral and written form. Demonstrates ability to delegate responsibility as appropriate. Ability to exercise good independent judgment. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Process the ability to assess data reflecting the patients status and interpreting appropriate information. Demonstrates knowledge of disease specific and age specific nutrition standards of care. Demonstrates understanding of Local, State, Federal and The Joint Commission standards and regulations. Demonstrates competency with computer system for order entry and to update diet and patient information. Demonstrates understanding of how to use most current version of on-line Nutrition Care Manual. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and other IT/software systems. Shift Varies (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $58,300.00 - $87,500.00 / yr Benefits Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Tuition reimbursement & assistance Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denvers 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorados primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Denver Health was founded as City Hospital in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the rapidly developing city of Denver. Since then, we have grown alongside the community to become a complete health care system, proudly providing care for all residents -- at every point in their lives. We believe healthy people are the foundation of a vibrant community, and Denver Health has been treating and healing the people of Denver for more than 160 years. Today, Denver Health delivers preventive, primary and acute care services. We are committed to making our community a healthy place to live, work and raise a family. Youll see that commitment in the programs we offer, through the care we provide and in our determination to achieve continuous improvement so our community always has the best care available. As a comprehensive, integrated organization, we provide hospital and emergency care to the public, regardless of ability to pay. This integration promotes continuity of care for each patient and assures health care that is delivered in the most efficient, cost-effective setting. We care for: thirty-three percent of Denver's population annually; Denver Health sees nearly 1,200,000 total patient visits annually. one in three Denver-area children each year. the needs of special populations such as the poor, uninsured, pregnant teens, persons addicted to alcohol and other substances, victims of violence and the homeless. As Colorado's primary safety-net institution, Denver Health has provided uncompensated care and serves as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation.