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PS Clinical Dietitian
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Open Date | 03/06/2024 |
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Requisition Number | PRN37872B |
Job Title | PS Clinical Dietitian |
Working Title | PS Clinical Dietitian Nutrionist, Research |
Job Grade | UGR |
FLSA Code | Professional |
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | Yes |
Standard Hours per Week | 40 |
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time |
Shift | Day |
Work Schedule Summary | M-F, varied |
VP Area | U of U Health - Academics |
Department | 00958 - DFPM-Administration |
Location | Campus |
City | Salt Lake City, UT |
Type of Recruitment | External Posting |
Pay Rate Range | 65,000 - 70,000 |
Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
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 Utah 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 complimentary 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 Bachelors 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 flexible hours, local travel to community senior centers with mileage reimbursement and 40% 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 participant’s needs, expectations, and culture. 6. Monitors and evaluates study participants’ nutrition outcomes related to nutrition diagnosis, goals, and interventions. 7. Conducts cooking classes 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. Demonstrated service excellence for patient and family-centered care by showing respect, honesty, fairness, and a positive attitude toward all customers. Demonstrated accountability with the rules for use and disclosure of patient/client protected health information required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Advanced knowledge of human physiology, biochemistry, and metabolism as it relates to clinical nutrition status, food chemistry, nutrient composition, and dietary analysis. Knowledge of federal requirements set forth under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoP) and/or Conditions of Coverage (CoC) in order to receive Medicare/Medicaid payment. |
Minimum Qualifications | - Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. - Current License to practice as a Certified Dietitian in the State of Utah. Preferred - Two years of clinical/practical experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). - Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) Training. 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. |
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Type | Benefited Staff |
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Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. |
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