dietitian i - Ann Arbor, United States - University of Michigan

Description

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in . Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30, employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Responsibilities*

The incumbent will also:

• Be supervised by Clinical Nutrition Services Manager.

• Precept Dietetic Interns.

• Be a liaison to the multidisciplinary health care teams for patient care unit(s) and medical/surgical services of responsibility.

• Work closely and cooperatively with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist peers.

• Rotate as work group team leader.

• Abide by Michigan Medicine's policy for the proper use of patients' Protected Health Information.

• Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary meetings, task forces, and projects.

• Complete competency assessments and maintaining competency standards and outlined by the Department of Patient Food and Nutrition Services.

• Contribute to the training and orientation of new employees.

• Work a specified shift and ensuring appropriate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist coverage during the hours of operation established by the Department of Patient Food and Nutrition Services.

• Accurately report productivity and time study data as required.

• Contribute to caseload smoothing within and among Registered Dietitian Nutritionist teams.

• Adhere to deadlines established by the Nutrition Services Manager.

Required Qualifications*

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

• Walk through and stand in the patient care environment for extended periods of time to complete nutrition assessments and participate in interdisciplinary rounds as required.

Desired Qualifications*

• Master's Degree in nutrition-related field.

• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)

• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)

• Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO)

• Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR)

• Certified Specialist in Pediatrics (CSP)

Work Schedule

Work schedule will vary.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.