Registered Dietitian - PRN

ESTES PARK HEALTH COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Estes Park Health exists to make a positive difference to the health and well-being of all we serve. Located about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park Health sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. As a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adventurous lifestyle Estes Park supplies open endless outdoor opportunities for our staff. We promote a healthy work-life balance to give our staff the time to enjoy the “playground” that is Colorado.

From pediatrics to geriatrics, Estes Park Health supplies a full spectrum of care for our friends, neighbors, and visitors in the entire Estes Park Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. Today, over 18,000 patients—residents and visitors alike—see our health care teams for both outpatient and inpatient services.

SUMMARY:

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is responsible for providing safe, individualized, and effective medical nutrition therapies to inpatients, outpatients, and other stakeholders of EPH. The employee will be a key strategic partner within the nutrition department and will be asked to help expand service lines to better serve the Estes community. Additionally, this individual will partner with food service personnel to enhance adherence to nutrition principles and will partner with other individuals and departments throughout EPH to promote the quality of care for our patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provides individualized medical nutrition therapies to patients as ordered or requested.
• Leverages counseling concepts and educational resources to promote efficacy and positive behavioral changes.
• Assesses nutritional needs of patients and works to create sensible, individualized care plans. 
• Monitors data to determine nutritional needs of patients and effectiveness of interventions.
• Attends interdisciplinary rounds on Med-Surg.
• Serves on committees as assigned or requested.
• Helps design, position, and implement service line additions.
• Completes QI projects as assigned or requested.
• Works within the department, and interdepartmentally, to achieve goals related to quality, patient safety, and patient satisfaction.
• Provides guidance to food service personnel through oversight, in-services, and reinforcement.
• Assists in meal planning; may help manage product mix and procurement needs.
• Works with personnel to ensure adherence to nutritional principles and orders.
• Maintains appropriate documentation utilizing EHR.
• Completes tray audits and other QA documentation as requested.
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned; may have additional department-specific duties assigned as deemed necessary by management to meet business needs.
• All Staff Members perform in accordance with Estes Park Health’s Mission, Vision and Values

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA (Health Insurance and Portability Accountability Act) and protected health information.
• Ability to work independently with accuracy.
• Demonstrates excellent stewardship of organizational resources.
• Understanding of counseling concepts and behavior change models.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and/or Dietetics.
• Completion of an approved Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Association accredited internship.
• Passed the examination to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

PAY RANGE:

$26.10 - $35.50

BENEFITS:

We offer benefits for PRN employees!

• Retirement plans catered to your needs – all employees (Full Time, Part Time, PRN, Seasonal) are enrolled into our Money Purchase Pension Plan, 401a, which is in lieu of social security contributions. We also offer a 457(b) plan to additional funds to your investments. . 
• Employee Assistance Program – A comprehensive program for you and your family member which includes a national provider network for counseling services, life balance services, legal and financial services. 

Statement Regarding Initial Application:

In accordance with the Job Application Fairness Act, any applicant filling out this initial application will not need to disclose any age-identifying information. This standard is upheld in any additional documents submitted alongside this initial application. Any resumes, or additional documentation, that have information that would disclose an applicant’s age can be redacted at the applicant’s discretion.

For more information about this opportunity e-mail questions to HR@eph.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer: In compliance with federal law, including the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, EPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in its administration of policies, programs, activities or employment. In addition, EPH does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

The descriptions above are listed as is at the time of posting and could change as needed at any time in accordance with state, local and federal laws.