Overview
Come work for the world’s leading private employer of Registered Dietitians!
Sodexo is seeking a per diem Registered Dietitian for Renown Regional Medical Center located in Reno, Nevada. Rate of pay starting at $38 per hour and based on experience. Ability to work some weekends preferred.
The successful candidate will:
- provide nutritional care for a variety of inpatient units.
- educate patients regarding their acute and/or chronic diseases.
- perform quality improvement initiatives such as patient satisfaction rounds and monthly test trays.
- assist with Food Service Management as needed.
- Registered Dietitian credentials and be licensed in Nevada.
- strong verbal and written communication skills.
- good time management skills be a self-starter and a team player.
- the ability to work well with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff.
Is this opportunity right for you?
Learn more about Renown Regional Medical Center at https://www.renown.org/
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate nutritional status, dietary needs, and medical history.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans aligned with patients’ medical conditions and dietary requirements.
- Provide expert nutrition counseling and education to patients and their families, utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to foster positive behavioral changes.
- Manage clinical nutrition interventions such as tube feeding, parenteral nutrition, and other specialized nutrition support therapies.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care and optimize treatment outcomes.
- Document all assessments, interventions, and progress notes accurately within Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
- Assist in supervising dietetic interns or junior staff when applicable, ensuring quality standards are maintained across the dietary department.
Experience
- Proven experience working as a Registered Dietitian in acute care settings such as hospitals or long-term care facilities.
- Demonstrated expertise in clinical nutrition including medical nutrition therapy (MNT), weight management, and chronic disease management.
- Strong knowledge of physiology related to digestion, metabolism, and nutritional needs across diverse patient populations.
- Experience with dietary modifications for individuals with specific health conditions or dietary restrictions.
- Skilled in conducting patient assessments, nutritional analysis, and diagnostic evaluations to inform care strategies.
- Proficiency in using EMR/EHR systems for documentation and care coordination.
- Prior supervisory experience or leadership roles within dietary or healthcare teams is preferred.
- Excellent client communication skills with the ability to motivate and support patients through behavior change techniques like motivational interviewing.
Join us in making a meaningful difference through expert nutritional care! This position offers the flexibility of per diem work while providing opportunities for professional growth within a supportive healthcare environment dedicated to excellence in patient-centered care.
Pay: $38.00 - $46.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
