Clinical Dietitian

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus!

Aspirus Iron River Hospital in Iron River, MI is seeking a CLINICAL DIETITIAN to join our FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES team!

Provides medical nutrition therapy services to patients and/or families. The registered dietitian (RDN) will complete the Nutrition Care Process for each patient with a nutrition consult.

The registered dietitian will also provide services including assessment of nutritional status, nutrition care planning, counseling, and evaluation in the outpatient spheres. In addition to outpatient services, the RDN is the DSMES (Diabetes Self-Management, Education and Support) program coordinator for the hospital and clinic. Collaborates with Food and Nutrition Services through the Dietary Manager and provides nutrition and food service expertise. Also provides staff, community, and outreach nutrition education

HOURS: Full Time; 1.0 FTE or 80 hours per pay period. Day Shift.

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of nutrition standards and practices normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor or Master of Science degree in dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR); or registry eligible status, with successful completion of the registration exam within 1 year.
• Member of AND recommended.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist encouraged.
• Recent hospital-based experience in clinical nutrition is necessary to enhance and develop skills, with one year of experience in clinical nutrition beneficial.
• A minimum of one year of experience in care of people with Diabetes beneficial.
• Possesses active Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) license.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics is one of three hospitals in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the Aspirus family.

With 300+ employees, Aspirus Iron River Hospital and Clinics serves people through a 25-bed hospital, physician clinics, dialysis center, rehab fitness center, and ambulance service. The outpatient part of this practice is located in a stand-alone clinic. This allows the provider to work independently yet have the specialist support and financial security from the entire Aspirus health care system. The critical access hospital has an average daily census of 9-10 patients.

The hospital and clinics provide numerous services and has up to date technology, including 64 slice CT and a mobile MRI. The medical staff includes family practitioners, internal medicine, general surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, radiologist, emergency medicine physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants. Visiting medical staff includes ophthalmologist, oncologist, cardiologist, ENT, podiatrist, and nephrologist.

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision : Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:

Essential

• COMMISSION ON DIETETIC REGISTRATION