Registered Dietitian III

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Minimum Qualifications - Registered Dietitian

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

• Registered Dietitian (RD)

• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Arkansas

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Basic computer skills

• Interviewing candidates with all levels of experience - Nutrition, LD & RD

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical experience

• Registered Dietitian and Licensed by the State of Arkansas preferred

Registered Dietitian II

• RD, LD

• 1 year clinical experience

Registered Dietitian III

• Master's degree required or Specialty Certification required

• Precepts dietetic interns in the UAMS internship program

• 3 years experience

Registered Dietitian IV

• 4 + years' experience

• Master's required

• Specialty Certification required

Additional Information:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
80% Patient Care Activities
* Providing all types of nutritional care/interventions (screens, assessments and follow ups), as part of a managed care team, from basic nutrition, to patients with highly specialize needs including - a level one trauma center, psychiatric unit, Arkansas state stroke pathway, multiple myeloma, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), transplant patients, cystic fibrosis, neuromuscular and genetic disorders, high risk pregnancy, eating disorders, phenylketonuria (PKU), among others and maintaining documentation in the medical record.
* Teaching and educating patients and family on diets such a diabetes, congestive heart failure, renal disease, liver/kidney transplant, weight loss, stem cell transplant, stroke, cardiac health, healthy diet during pregnancy and lactation etc. The Clinical Dietitian is also expected to provide nutrition support education for all new feeding tube placements (PEG, Jtube, DHT).
* The clinical dietitian will act as a resource to other health care providers by participating in multidisciplinary daily rounds (SICU, MICU, liver kidney transplant, stem cell transplant, NICU etc.) and/or by attending daily multidisciplinary CHAT/discharge planning meetings.
* The clinical dietitian has an advanced level of knowledge in malnutrition with the ability to perform hands on Nutrition focused physical assessments to diagnose patients with malnutrition (and vitamin/mineral deficiencies based on physical presentation) which improves revenue/reimbursement for the hospital.
* The clinical dietitian has ordering writing privileges. Responsibilities include ordering/managing Enteral Nutrition while in the hospital, for discharge, and at home. Responsibilities also include ordering/managing Parenteral Nutrition while in the hospital, managing home TPN, ordering pertinent labs (renal chem 10, triglycerides, albumin, prealbumin), and ordering electrolyte replacements as needed. The Registered dietitian will also be responsible for ordering protein modulars, prebiotics, oral diets, oral supplements, pancreatic enzymes and vitamin/minerals for cystic fibrosis, and managing of vitamin/minerals in the neonate.

20% Student Education, Clerical duties and Presentations
* UAMS is a teaching hospital. As such, the clinical dietitian is expected to serve as a preceptor to dietetic students and act a nutritional resource to staff (allied health, nursing, physicians, medical students) by completing in services and being available by phone, pager, or vocera to answer questions. In addition to educating students and faculty, the clinical dietitian will be involved in and manage multidisciplinary research projects and grants. The clinical dietitian will establish nutritional protocols as needed for ongoing research and grant funding.
* The clinical dietitian will be responsible for conducting monthly continuous quality improvement (CQI) by conducting peer reviewed chart audits. He/she will also be expected to complete individual bi-weekly and month productivity reports. The clinical dietitian is also responsible for conducting continuous quality improvement within their specialty teams, i.e. FACTS, Stem cell transplant, Cystic Fibrosis, NICU etc. Presentations outside the hospital as required.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.