Inpatient Dietitian

Inpatient Dietitian (Direct Hire) - Soldotna, Alaska 

Our client, a respected healthcare organization in Alaska, is seeking an experienced Inpatient Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional care to its inpatient population. This role is responsible for assessing patient nutritional needs, developing and monitoring nutrition plans, documenting care, and providing patient education.

The Registered Dietitian will collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, food service, and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate nutritional care and follow-through on diet-related orders. The position may also provide outpatient coverage as needed and participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental operations.

This position is 10-hour shifts, preferably Monday – Thursday.  Variable hours/days may occur including weekends.  Weekend day-shift coverage may be required as well

Job Responsibilities

·        Provide nutritional care to the inpatient population, including nutritional screenings, assessments, interventions, and follow-up.

·        Visit patients regularly to evaluate nutritional needs, diet orders, and oral intake.

·        Document nutritional care and patient progress in the medical record using EPIC.

·        Collaborate with physicians, nurses, food service staff, and other members of the healthcare team.

·        Attend discharge planning rounds and communicate with unit supervisors and nursing staff regarding patient nutritional needs.

·        Provide patient and staff education related to nutrition and dietary needs.

·        Assist with outpatient dietitian coverage as needed.

·        Participate in quality improvement initiatives and department operational activities.

·        Participate in Joint Commission preparation and review of applicable standards and scoring guidelines.

·        Share responsibility for weekend and holiday coverage of inpatient nutritional needs.

Qualifications

·        Alaska licensure required

·        BLS certification required

·        Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition required

·        Completed Dietetic Internship required

·        EPIC charting experience

·        Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

·        Must be willing to provide weekend/holiday coverage as needed

If you or anyone you know is qualified, interested, and currently seeking employment, please send an updated resume and answers to the questions below to cjepsen@managedcarestaffers.com  or brandeed@managedcarestaffers.com for immediate review and consideration.

Pre-Screening Questions

1.      How many years of experience do you have as a Registered Dietician?

2.      Do you have EPIC charting experience?

3.      Do you currently hold an active Alaska Registered Dietician license?

4.      Do you have a current BLS certification?

5.      Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition? If not, what degree do you hold?

6.       What is your desired minimum annual compensation?

7.       Are you immediately available for employment?