Clinical Dietitian providing nutrition assessment, counseling, and medical nutrition therapy to a diverse patient population in a hospital setting in Great Falls, Montana. This role improves patient outcomes through evidence-based nutrition care while supporting a team-oriented work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments across multiple care settings Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans based on diagnoses Provide inpatient and outpatient medical nutrition therapy Educate patients, families, and caregivers on nutrition and disease management Monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and therapists Offer nutrition support and counseling for chronic disease patients Support dialysis, long-term care, acute care, swing bed, and outpatient populations Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record Participate in quality improvement initiatives and wellness programs Stay current on evidence-based nutrition guidelines and best practices Serve as a nutrition resource for staff and community education
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field from an accredited institution Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration Licensed or eligible for dietitian licensure in Montana Knowledge of inpatient and outpatient medical nutrition therapy principles Strong understanding of nutrition assessment, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation Excellent written and verbal communication skills Valid driver's license Strong organizational, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills
Preferred Skills:
Experience in hospital, outpatient, dialysis, or long-term care settings Familiarity with electronic medical records and documentation systems Experience working with multidisciplinary healthcare teams Passion for patient education and preventative healthcare initiatives
Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience $10,000 sign-on bonus Full-time, stable employment opportunity Monday-Friday schedule No weekends or on-call requirements Comprehensive benefits package Paid time off and holiday benefits Professional development and continuing education opportunities Supportive team-oriented work environment Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient health and wellness