Inpatient Clinical Dietitian PRN

Job Requirements $5,000 sign on bonus available! A Day in the Life of a Clinical Dietitian - Inpatient Works under the Director of Food & Nutrition Services and reports to the Clinical Nutrition Manager. This position is responsible for the Medical Nutrition Therapy of the patients and clients of Cheyenne Regional Medical Center (CRMC). Provides nutrition education to the department and community. Why Work at Cheyenne Regional? 403(b) with 4% employer match ANCC Magnet Hospital 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure) Education Assistance Program Employee Sponsored Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Loan Forgiveness Eligible Here is

What You Will Be Doing:

Performs nutrition assessments and reassessments on all patients as per policy. Develops and revises nutrition care plans using the Nutrition Care Process to meet the patient's needs, response to treatment and evaluates it for effectiveness. Recommends and helps manage specialized nutrition support for patients when appropriate. Communicates and coordinates with physician and other health care personnel as needed on the nutrition care plan of the patients. Evaluates the need for Medical Nutrition Therapy Education and develops a plan based on learning needs. Assesses the effectiveness of the education process and helps maintain educational material. Includes family or others in the process as needed. Assists in planning of therapeutic diets and implementation for patients. Upon being credentialed for order-writing privileges - will order patient diets, labs and other nutrition-related orders. Updates and maintains the medical center diet manual and associated education handouts as needed. Assists the Nutrition Assistants and Aides with diet orders, menus, menu selection and menu correction, as needed. Provides group lectures and nutrition education for the community when requested. Assists in providing nutrition services and covering in the ambulatory areas of Cheyenne Regional and the FNS Outpatient Nutrition Center as needed. Identifies and addresses psychological, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.

Desired Skills:

Knowledge clinical nutrition, specialized nutrition support, nutritional value of foods, interpretation and implementation of special diets, meal planning and preparation that is culturally appropriate. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and staff Ability to interpret diet manual and menus Ability to organize workload and use effective time management Here is

What You Need:

Licensed by the Wyoming Dietetics Licensing Board Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics- Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within 14 calendar days of start date Nice to

Have:

Additional credentials/certifications through CDR and/or American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) and/or Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) Clinical nutrition experience in an inpatient setting

About Cheyenne Regional:

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of I ntegrity, Cari n g, Compa s sion, Res p ect, Serv i ce, Teamwo r k and E xcellence to great health. Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and

I.N.S.P.I.R.E.

(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!