What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietitian (PRN) position at Tucson Rehabilitation Hospital?
Position Summary:
Plans, directs, and coordinates nutritional services and care for inpatients; establishes policies and procedures for patient nutritional care; supports Food Services and Nursing Departments with education regarding patient nutritional care; assists in establishing of policies and procedures for food safety/sanitation, preparation, distribution.
Pay: Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
Plans, directs, and coordinates nutritional services and care for inpatients; establishes policies and procedures for patient nutritional care; supports Food Services and Nursing Departments with education regarding patient nutritional care; assists in establishing of policies and procedures for food safety/sanitation, preparation, distribution.
Pay: Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Licensed Dietitian with the State Board of Examiners of Dietitians
- Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross. Online certification is not acceptable.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, including familiarity with methods of teaching, principles of education, and nutritional requirements of individuals of varying ages and degrees of health.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames.
Join our team and you will experience a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement including:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay
- A competitive wage scale
- A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
We offer a benefits package that will best suit your family’s needs. You can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans that best fit your lifestyle. You also have the option to enroll in additional perks such as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.
Tucson Rehabilitation Hospital is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled