Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Patient Food and Nutrition Services department at Michigan Medicine is seeking a full-time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). The RDN will provide coverage to the inpatient Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. This position will perform nutrition assessments and develop nutrition care plans using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Process. The RDN hired for this position will provide recommendations for nutrition intervention, participate in daily rounds with the multidisciplinary team and conduct nutrition education. The RDN in this position will display a high level of customer service, attentiveness and consideration to patient care while providing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy including enteral and parenteral nutrition.

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 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 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.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

• Retirement Savings Opportunities

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 Medicines 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

This position is 40 hours, work schedule varies

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

256528

Working Title

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Job Title

Registered Dietitian Nutrition

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

Nutrition Services CW

Posting Begin/End Date

11/11/2024 - 11/18/2024

Career Interest

Patient Care Services

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