Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
- Evaluate, recommend, educate, and implement comprehensive and specialized nutritional support for patients with complex treatment and diagnostic needs.
- Perform nutrition diagnosis, develop nutrition care plan, and deliver appropriate nutrition interventions.
- Assist in the development of objectives of care, education, standards of practice and programs to assess outcomes of nutrition diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Educate patient and family on appropriate diet therapy and how to measure the effectiveness of the required changes upon discharge.
- Serve as a consultant to the healthcare team concerning patient treatment plans, established practices, policies, and procedures.
- Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
- In the ambulatory care setting, engage patients and family members in making behavioral changes to optimize self- care management and achieve positive outcomes
- Perform other related duties as assigned
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is received from the Manager of Nutrition Services (inpatient) or Manager of UMMG Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (ambulatory care) or another designated official.
SUPERVISION EXCERCISED
Functional supervision is exercised over Dietetic Technicians and support staff.
Required Qualifications*
- Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- If licensed on or after January 1, 2024: Master's degree
- This classification requires Primary Source Verification.
Desired Qualifications*
Some experience in clinical dietetics is desirable
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires moderate standing/walking, and/or infrequent lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.