Dietitian ***Part-Time***

• Job Description

  Position Summary
  
  
  EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)
  COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
  
  As 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 Requirement
  
  Education/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 Requirements
  
  Knowledge 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
    • Vestingin 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) Deduction

  
  As 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 EMPLOYER
  
  Closing Date/Time: 10/3/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

• ABOUT THE COMPANY

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  • University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

  • 702-383-2000

  Today, UMC is more than a hospital; it is a comprehensive academic medical center with a rich history of serving the community. UMC now offers the highest level of care in Nevada, providing a wide range of exclusive and specialized health care services to community members and visitors. UMC is home to Nevada's only Level I Trauma Center, only Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, only Burn Care Center and only Center for Transplantation. Children's Hospital of Nevada at UMC serves as the state's only hospital to be recognized and accepted as an associate member of the Children's Hospital Association.

  Offering highly skilled physicians, nurses and staff members supported by the latest, cutting-edge technology, UMC and Children's Hospital of Nevada at UMC continue to build upon their shared reputation for providing Nevada’s highest level of care.

  EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

  A hospital's success is measured by its employees. At UMC, our employees make us the leading healthcare provider in Southern Nevada. To show our appreciation for all their hard work and dedication, UMC offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to all full and part-time employees.

  Pension Retirement Plan Fully Paid by UMC!
  UMC pays the full contribution (28%) of your base pay each pay period into the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).

  No Social Security Tax Withdrawal
  UMC employees have a higher net take home pay!

  Consolidated Annual Leave (Paid Time Off)
  27 days of paid time off per year! Full- and part-time employees begin accruing CAL time immediately based on the number of hours worked. CAL time is used for vacation, holidays, sick and personal time off.

  Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
  To be used for employee hospitalization, or illness that results in an absence of more than 16 consecutive work hours.

  Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Coverage
  UMC offers two plans for employee and dependent coverage: Clark County Self-Funded or Health Plan of Nevada HMO.

  Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer!

  Basic Life Insurance
  UMC provides basic life insurance for each employee and dependent.

  Tax Deferred Compensation Program
  Provided by MassMutual, UMC employees may make a pre-tax contribution through payroll deduction to this deferred compensation plan.

  Employee Assistance Program
  Counseling services available for employees and their immediate family members at no cost.

  Other benefits for eligible full-time and part-time UMC employees:

  Sign-On Bonus (select positions)
  No State Income Tax 
  Specialty Pay (selected areas)
  Cafeteria Discount
  Military Leave
  Credit Union   (Clark County Credit Union)
  On-Site Bank (US Bank)
  Direct Deposit and Payroll Deductions
  Employee Referral Program (selected positions)
  Free Parking (assigned parking spots available for a fee)
  Wellness Fair
  Recreational Discount Offers
  Free Shuttle Bus

     

   

   

   

   

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