Overview

This position manages a complex caseload of patients by providing comprehensive nutritional assessments and developing appropriate nutrition care plans and monitoring outcomes of plans. Provides patient and family nutrition counseling and education. Develops Nutrition Standards of Practice and Education material in collaboration with peers. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary Health Care team providing input into patient care policies, programs, quality improvement activities and provides in-service education in areas of expertise.

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio, a culture of Shared Leadership, and are proud members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Position Available:

24 hours per week with flexibility to work up to 32 hours week

8 Hour shifts with flexibility to work occasional weekend day

Responsibilities

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications

* Requires the knowledge and skills normally demonstrated by a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or applicable field of study. * Must hold current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). * Must possess a valid Alaska Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD or RDN) license. * Must be able to communicate effectively and function independently. Must be effective at prioritizing assigned patient load.Preferred Qualifications* At least 1-3 years' experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. * Additional related education and /or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.