PS Clinical Dietitian

PS Clinical Dietitian

Job Summary

The applicant will be a member of a RDN team conducting a federally funded malnutrition grant titled “Malnutrition Health Equity Among Community Dwelling Older Adults.” This position entails performing malnutrition screenings and comprehensive assessments to include the Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) with older adults participating in three Davis County Community Senior Centers.  In addition, the RDN would direct the intervention study phase by providing medical nutrition therapy for the older adults with malnutrition along with the complementary data collection.  The applicant will be required to interface with senior center directors and staff in developing the day-to-day grant activities at each of the research center sites. 
 
 This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition-related field. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified. Successful completion of an approved Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics program and registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or registration eligible. This job offers flexibility hours with remote work available.
 
 The applicant should have knowledge in the area of aging and community health to support the grant objectives and the required activities as directed by the grant supervisors and Principal Investigator. The applicant should demonstrate leadership skills in the area of project planning and coordination so to ensure effective monitoring and relationships with key grant personnel. Grant management training will be provided.
 This project is approved by the University of Utah Institutional Review Board which requires all research records to be confidential and securely housed.



Responsibilities
Essential Functions
1. Manages and oversees research operations in each community senior center.2. Orchestrates planning and scheduling of study activities with center directors and staff.3. Completes and documents malnutrition screening and assessment.4. Completes and documents nutrition diagnosis.5. Identifies and implements appropriate nutrition therapy that takes into account the participants needs, expectations, and culture.6. Monitors and evaluates study participants nutrition outcomes related to nutrition diagnosis, goals, and interventions.7. Conducts food demonstrations for older adults.8. Uses resources effectively and efficiently in practice.9. Participates in continuous monthly research training.10. Collaborates with other research dietitians and staff as needed.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications
- Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Current License to practice as a Certified Dietitian in the State of Utah.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Preferred
o Two years of clinical/community experience.
o Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) Training.



Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN15308N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00958 - DFPM-Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 32,500 - 36,000
Close Date: 12/6/2024
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/172383


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