University Medical Center of Southern Nevada is hiring: Dietitian ***Part-Time**

Salary: $28.65 - $44.42 HourlyLocation : Las Vegas, NVJob Type: Part TimeJob Number: 24-DT-PT.0926Department: FOOD SVCS - 8340Opening Date: 09/26/2024Closing Date: ContinuousPosition SummaryEMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGEAs an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status. Position Summary:Delivers nutritional care, treatment, rehabilitation and education to patients based on patient assessments of needs, conditions, impairments, disabilities and age. Duties include assessing nutritional status, including comprehensive head to toe physical assessment components to identify malnutrition, developing care plans, educating patients and families, calculating nutritional and actual intakes and preparing special diets.Job RequirementEducation/Experience:Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or a closely related field approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience as a dietitian in a large (250+ bed) hospital or recent graduation from an accredited program with a strong clinical rotation/internship program.Licensing/Certification Requirements:Valid registration (or eligible for registration) as a Registered Dietitian from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. A registration eligible dietitian must pass the registration exam within 6 months of hire and will work under the supervision of a registered dietitian (notes are co-signed) until exam results are determined. Must possess a valid Nevada Dietitian License or a Nevada Dietitian Provisional License at time of hire with ability to obtain a Nevada Dietitian License within one (1) year after the date of issuance. Specialty certification (CDE, CNSD, CSP, CDR) may be required for a specialty position. Additional and/or Preferred Position Requirements Experience with PICU and/or NICU Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical RequirementsKnowledge of:Nutritional theories and principles; diet therapy techniques; safety and health regulations governing patient care; medical terminology; department and hospital safety practices and policies; patient rights; infection control policies and procedures; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures; age specific practices.Skill in:Assessing patient's nutritional risks and requirements; reviewing menus to ensure nutritional requirements are met; calculating required nutritional intakes and actual intakes; evaluating and documenting lab results; developing individual patient care plans; applying customer service techniques; performing mathematical computations and conversions; collecting and analyzing data; using computers and related software applications; communicating effectively with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Mobility to work in a typical culinary setting, use standard equipment, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; vision to read printed materials and VDT screens; and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification. The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package: Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System "PERS"! https://www.nvpers.org/front Vesting in the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment! Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Less than $20 per paycheck for employee-only coverage Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (eleven scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc. Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank) 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan Nevada has no State Income Tax No Social Security (FICA) DeductionAs an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER01 I understand that I must FULLY complete the application including my education and work experience and that all answers to the experience questions below must be supported by documented work history. Incomplete applications or applications missing relevant work history information (including current UMC employment if applicable) will not be considered. Yes No 02 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or a closely related field approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics? Yes No 03 Do you have a valid registration as a Registered Dietitian from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics? Yes, I am a Registered Dietitian from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. No, but I am eligible for registration and will be able to pass the registration exam within 6 months of hire Not Applicable 04 Do you have a valid Nevada Dietitian License? Yes, I have a valid NV Dietitian License. No, but I will be able to obtain a Nevada Dietitian Provisional License at time of hire and with ability to obtain a NV Dietitian License within one (1) year after the date of issuance Not Applicable 05 Please select what is applicable to you. I have two years of professional experience as a dietitian in a large (250+ bed) hospital. I am a recent graduate from an accredited program with a strong clinical rotation/internship program. Not applicable 06 I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions alone will not qualify me for the position. I must document those experience, level of education, and certifications clearly in the application in order to be qualified. Yes, I understand and will include those experience, level of education, and certifications clearly in the application. 07 Please briefly describe your experience as a Dietitian in NICU and/or PICU? Required Question