dietitian - Aurora, CO , USA, United States - Judit, Inc.

    Judit, Inc.
    Judit, Inc. Aurora, CO , USA, United States

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    JOB TITLE:
    Dietitian


    JOB TYPE:
    Contract


    LOCATION:
    Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado


    JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Plan and organize work of considerable difficulty and responsibility under minimal supervision.
    • Participate in research and performance improvement studies.
    • Conduct nutrition assessment/evaluation which includes nutrient intake, activity level, appetite, intake of vitamins, minerals, nutritional supplements, and other complimentary alternative medicine usage, weight history, taste changes, feeding problems, food intolerance, food-drug interactions, unhealthy diet behaviors, socioeconomic and ethnic background, documented medical history, current diagnoses and medical treatment modalities, current drug therapy, and clinical signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies.
    • Apply the basic principles of enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
    • Apply principles and practices of clinical dietetics and medical nutrition therapy in order to plan, develop, and independently coordinate medical nutrition therapy intervention, interdisciplinary care plans, and nutrition education activities.
    • Conduct studies, analysis, and document findings to evaluate staff, food, nutrition supplements/feeding or meal alternatives and therapies, supplies, equipment, and service in order to improve the efficiency of the operation.

    REQUIREMENTS
    Bachelor's degree.

    Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) or completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) accredited by the ACEND or completion of a post- Baccalaureate degree Dietetic Internship Program of supervised practice (for a minimum of 1200 hours) accredited by ACEND.


    In addition, the HCW shall also complete the online Air Force Health Promotion (HP) Orientation within six (6) months of hire/placement and attend the in-residence Air Force HP Workshop within 18 months of hire/placement.

    Certifications in addition to

    Basic Life Support:
    None


    Experience:
    One year of specialized experience in diet therapy after graduation.


    Licensure/Registration:
    Current, full, active, and unrestricted dietetics license or certification as required in the TO.


    Possess current registration as a Registered Dietitian from the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.


    SCHEDULE:
    Monday - Friday

    7:30 AM - 4:30 PM