Clinical Dietitian, Per Diem
UHS
Summary
Plans and delivers nutritional care to patients according to the physicians' diagnoses. Performs as a member of the multidisciplinary care team. Supervises nutritional services diet clerks and other support personnel. Exercises independent judgment under the general supervision of the Nutritional Services Director.
Job description
Job Summary
Plans and delivers nutritional care to patients according to the physicians' diagnoses. Performs as a member of the multidisciplinary care team. Supervises nutritional services diet clerks and other support personnel. Exercises independent judgment under the general supervision of the Nutritional Services Director.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Assesses patients' nutritional status according to established standards
- Obtains necessary information from the medical record to determine patient's nutritional status
- Develops nutritional care plans based on the cultural orientation of the patient
- Evaluates the results of nutritional intervention on the patient's nutritional status to determine the need to revise the nutritional care plan
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in course work approved by the Commission of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND)
- Completion of dietetic internship
- Eligible to take the national examination for registered dietitian
- NV Dietitian licensure or within 1 year with Provisional RD License in place
- Proof of current registration approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) within 1 year
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Tuition Repayment Program
- Paid Time Off
- Career Development
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.