Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - University Hospital (Healthcare)
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to:
- Provide nutrition consultation and education for patients and their families.
- Serve as the patient's nutrition advocate.
- Provide medical nutrition therapy to adult and/or pediatric patients in the ambulatory setting, while practicing as part of intraprofessional teams.
- Work independently and collaboratively, as needed, to meet patient care needs in a timely fashion engaging in-person and via telemed platforms.
Education:
Minimum - Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field.
Preferred - Master's Degree in Nutrition or related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum - One (1) year of clinical and nutrition related experience.
Preferred - Two (2) years of clinical and nutrition related experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum -
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist as delineated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Certification/Licensure as required by the State of Wisconsin.
Preferred –
- Certified specialist as required for the position or ability to complete within the first two years of employment.
- Maintain CPR certification.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps.
- Comprehensive knowledge, application of medical nutrition therapy, human behavior and techniques for effecting behavior change.
- Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition support services.
- Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.
- Decision making, problem solving and collaboration.
- Excellent counseling skills and ability to practice culturally-responsive care.
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive working relationships with multidisciplinary team and support services.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, pubic, medical staff, and physicians.
- Ability to organize tasks and function independently.
- Ability to counsel using facets of motivational interviewing and shared-decision making, as individuals and as a group.
- General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, spreadsheet, and professional presentation software.
Physical Requirements:
Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets
Work Schedule:
This is a part-time, 0.60 FTE position, scheduled three days per week. Hours are typically from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with some flexibility. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
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