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Registered Clinical Dietitian PRN

Intermountain Health, Murray, UT, United States


Job Description
Registered Dietitian Clinical facilitates the nutrition care process to provide individuals with quality medical nutrition therapy for common disease states and/or to promote optimal wellness.

Posting Specifics
Pay Rate: Based on experience.

Shift Details: PRN (as needed). 1–2 weekends per month with occasional holiday coverage as needed. Additional weekday coverage may be available.

Coverage will be primarily inpatient, with some outpatient coordination of care. The primary patient population is adult medical/surgical; experience with diabetes education and pediatrics is a plus.

Additional Details: This position can be hired as a Registered Dietitian Clinical or Registered Dietitian Clinical Specialist based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Sign‑On Bonus: $1,250.

Essential Functions

Completes and documents nutrition assessment.

Assesses and interprets nutrition‑related lab values.

Identifies and documents nutrition diagnosis.

Identifies and implements appropriate nutrition interventions, including quality nutrition education tailored to patient needs, expectations, and culture.

Monitors and evaluates individual nutrition outcomes related to nutrition diagnosis, goals, and interventions.

Communicates nutrition expertise with all appropriate healthcare providers.

Collaborates with other dietitians and refers patients to specialty‑trained dietitians as appropriate.

Supports nutrition care across the healthcare continuum.

Participates in department continuous improvement projects.

Maintains Registered Dietitian Nutritionist order‑writing privileges per policy/protocol.

Skills

General Medical Nutrition Therapy

Nutrition Focused Physical Exam

Malnutrition Diagnosis

Nutrition Requirement Calculations

Anthropometric Measurements

Nutrition Education

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Professional Communication

Computer Proficiency

Qualifications (Registered Dietitian Clinical)

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or registration‑eligible. If hired in registration‑eligible status, the employee must successfully pass the Registered Dietitian credentialing exam within 6 months of hire.

For registration‑eligible graduates after Jan 1 2024, completion of a minimum master’s degree by an accredited university.

Completion of an ACEND‑accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, or graduate‑level competency‑based dietitian nutritionist program.

State licensure or certification in accordance with the primary state of practice requirement for Registered Dietitians. If required, this must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Experience in clinical dietetics, preferred.

Qualifications (Registered Dietitian Clinical Specialist)

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

For graduates after Jan 1 2024, completion of a minimum master’s degree by an accredited university.

Completion of an ACEND‑accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, or graduate‑level competency‑based dietitian nutritionist program.

State licensure or certification in accordance with the primary state of practice requirement for Registered Dietitians. If required, this must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Demonstrated ability to apply the Nutrition Care Process in multiple patient populations and/or disease types.

Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply evidence‑based research to clinical practice.

Two or more years of dietetics experience in a clinical setting, preferred.

Experience managing patients in a specialty area, preferred.

Relevant dietetics‑related specialty practice credential (e.g., CNSC, CSP, CDCES, CSO, CSR, CSOWM), preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need to see and read information, assess patient needs, and operate monitors.

Frequent verbal communication with patient care providers, patients, and visitors. Requires clear hearing and rapid response, especially in emergencies.

Manual dexterity to manipulate complex equipment and type documentation accurately.

For roles requiring driving, the employee must be able to operate a vehicle safely.

Pay Range
Registered Dietitian Clinical: $29.14 – $44.94 hourly.

Registered Dietitian Specialist: $32.02 – $49.44 hourly.

Location
Intermountain Medical Center, Murray, Utah.

Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package supports well‑being and a sustainable culture of wellness.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Position Closure
All positions are subject to close without notice.

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