Overview

CHI Health St. Elizabeth founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1889 is a full-service 260-bed nonprofit regional medical center in Lincoln Neb. St. Elizabeth specializes in the treatment areas of newborn and pediatric care women’s health burn and wound cardiology oncology emergency medicine orthopedics and neuroscience.

Responsibilities

Cardiopulmonary Rehab - St. Elizabeth.

1. Practices and performs at the minimum competent level as outlined by the current Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Scope of Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics (SOP) and Standards of Professional Performance for Registered Dietetics (SOPP).

2. Develops and implements a patient plan of care based on evidence-based practice and an assessment of nutritional needs.

3. Interprets, evaluates, and utilizes pertinent current research related to nutritional care.

4. Evaluates nutritional interventions and provides follow up to ensure continuity of care.

5. Counsels individuals and families in nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selection, adapting plans to the individual.

6. Clearly and concisely communicates appropriate nutritional care data through all record systems.

7. Participates in health team meetings and serves as the expert on nutritional care.

8. Promotes communication between departments as a patient advocate to facilitate patient care. Provides nutrition education to hospital personnel and community.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree

Registered as a Dietitian (RD) by Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Current license as Medical Nutrition Therapist in Nebraska.

Pay Range

$21.80 - $31.62 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.