Registered Dietitian

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.  

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Department:

OPS | NUTRI Inpatient Nutrition

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing nutritional care individually and as part of an interdisciplinary outpatient care team. The Registered Dietitian is responsible for educating patients, family, professional staff and students/interns. The Registered Dietitian works under the general direction and is responsible to the Nutrition Department Outpatient Team Lead position.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications - Registered Dietitian

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics
• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Arkansas
• Completion of a dietetic internship
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Interviewing candidates with all levels of experience - Nutrition, LD & RD

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical experience

• Registered Dietitian and Licensed by the State of Arkansas preferred

Registered Dietitian II

• RD, LD

• 1-year clinical experience

Registered Dietitian III

• Master’s degree required or Specialty Certification required

• Precepts dietetic interns in the UAMS internship program

• 2+ years’ experience

Registered Dietitian IV

• 4 + years’ experience

• Masters required

• Specialty Certification required​

Additional Information:

Responsibilities: • Assessing the nutritional needs of the patient and making recommendations to meet those needs. • Documentation in the electronic medical record. • Education of family, students and other professional staff. • Teaching, discussing with medical staff and other caregivers the patient needs. • Clerical and office duties. • Presentations outside the hospital as required. • Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contactaskrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Crouching, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling

Benefits Eligible:

Yes