Bariatric Registered Dietitian (PRN/ Intermittent *(Colorado Residents Only)*

• We are recruiting for a mission-driven Bariatric Registered Dietitian (PRN/ Intermittent *(Colorado Residents Only)
• to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Perioperative Bus Svc (Admin)
• Pay range for this PRN/ Intermittent role: $30.43 - $44.13 Job Summary Under minimal supervision, performs in-patient nutrition assessment, re-assessment, menu management and education while working directly with patients. Implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to optimize patient care and outcomes. As a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, actively participates in patient care rounds. Assists Chief Clinical Dietitian with PI/CQI activities to ensure quality patient care. Essential Functions: Provides outpatient education in Bariatric Nutrition Clinic (covering clinic for others on PTO and covering overflow clinics as needed) to prepare patients for bariatric surgery (dietary guidelines, stages of post-op diet, dietary supplements, etc). 20% Provides education with respect to the patient/family’s education level, optimal learning tool(s)/techniques(s) and readiness to learn. 20% Provides patient education according to established policy. 10% Performs individual and group nutrition education according to established standards of care. 10% Attends post-op interdisciplinary team clinic to provide support to patients who are one-week or one-month post-op. 5% Prioritizes workload appropriately. 5% Assists patients with menu planning and meeting appropriate caloric needs communicates effectively with patients, visitors, peers, medical staff and other employees. 5% Effectively obtains patient information and handles patient/customer requests and complaints. 5% Effectively uses computer software/programs/electronic medical record to perform clinical activities. 5% Accurately inputs clinical activity data into computer tracking program. 5% Maintains ongoing professional education through participation in meetings, seminars, in-services and literature review to enhance nutrition knowledge, and professional development and practice. 5% Functions as a team player in the department knowing when to ask for assistance as needed and being able to assist when required. 5% Education: Bachelor's degree required Work Experience: 1-3 years related experience in clinical or public health nutrition required Licenses: DIETICIAN-Registered Dietitian Certification - CDR - Commission on Dietetic Registration required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills in both oral and written form. Demonstrates ability to delegate responsibility as appropriate. Ability to exercise good independent judgment. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Process the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status and interpreting appropriate information. Demonstrates knowledge of disease specific and age specific nutrition standards of care. Demonstrates understanding of Local, State, Federal and The Joint Commission standards and regulations. Demonstrates competency with computer system for order entry and to update diet and patient information. Demonstrates understanding of how to use most current version of on-line Nutrition Care Manual. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and other IT/software systems.