Dietitian (1 Full Time and 1 PRN positions available)

Dietitian- (1 Full Time and 1 PRN positions available)-00310-16861 Primary Location: United States-Idaho-Idaho Falls Job: Food Services amp; Nutrition Schedule: Full-time Description The Dietitian leads the processes in place to ensure that the patients nutritional needs are met. Job tasks and responsibilities include: *Conducts and implements comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients *Assesses, plans, writes and evaluates patient diets. *Plans menus in accordance with patient dietary requirements and general dietetic standards and regulations. * Instructs and counsels patients on dietary restrictionsrecommendations. * Participates in multidisciplinary teams providing input regarding treatment plans. *Directs and supervises personnel in the process of planning, preparing, and serving food to patients. * Maintains records of patient reaction to prescribed diets. *Monitors, records and communicates as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. *Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities. *Orients and mentors new staff members. *Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Job qualifications include: * Bachelors Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition required. * American Dietetic Association Registration strongly preferred (R.D.) * Must have current state licensure as a Dietitian (L.D.) * Previous experience as a hospital dietitian preferred. *Customer service abilities including effective listening skills. *Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment. *Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients andor equipment up to 50 lbs