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Part-Time Inpatient Clinical Dietitian - Neonatal ICU (NICU)

Department: Clinical Nutrition

FTE: Part Time, 0.6, 24.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $29.54 - $44.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our Clinical Nutrition team in a Level IIIB Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with a 55-bed capacity. As an essential member of the multidisciplinary care team, the Clinical Dietitian will provide expert medical nutrition therapy for critically ill neonates.

This is a part-time position (3 days per week), ideal for a candidate who is passionate about neonatal nutrition, thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, and demonstrates strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

+ Deliver evidence-based nutrition assessments and interventions for high-risk neonatal patients.

+ Create and manage parenteral nutrition orders for medically complex neonates.

+ Collaborate closely with neonatologists, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals during interdisciplinary rounds.

+ Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.

+ Contribute to the development and implementation of nutrition-related policies and protocols.

+ Includes weekend coverage as needed or determined.

Requirements:

+ Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition or related field.

+ Required Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Relevant life support certification as determined at position level. Preferred Certifications: CNSC (Certified Nutrition Support Clinician) CSP (Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition) CSPCC (Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition)

+ Minimum Experience: 1 year of experience in Clinical Nutrition. Strongly Preferred: Minimum 1 year of experience as a neonatal RDN, or Minimum 2 years of experience as a pediatric RDN.

+ BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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+ Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents

+ 403(b) with employer matching contributions

+ Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank

+ Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options

+ Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options

+ Wellness benefits

+ Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs

+ Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment:

+ UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

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