Dietician

278956-Dietitian - Kapaa HI - 13 Weeks Contract Sigma Healthcare Team is currently looking for a Dietitian to work onsite at our client 's facilty in the Kapaa, HI.Shift : Must be flexible General job duties. Types of procedures required: This position is located in the Dietary Services Department of Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH). It is one (1) of several facilities within Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. This position is a regional position serving KVMH and SMMH and therefore needs to travel between facilities as needed. The Dietary Services Department provides healthy and attractive meals to meet the therapeutic needs of patients as well as employees of the Kauai Region facilities. The Regional Dietitian consults with attending physicians concerning the dietary needs of the patients/residents; instructs patients/residents with special diet issues; and monitors progress of patients/residents. The Dietitian V is also involved in providing clinical dietetic services, which includes both clinical and patient counseling/education services; and performs other duties as assigned The Dietitian V is primarily responsible for providing optimal nutritional care to residents/patients. This position is responsible for the medical nutrition therapy of residents/patients; nutritional assessment; nutritional care plans; inpatient/outpatient/Long-Term Care diet counseling; consults regarding advance nutrition support; as well as in other areas related to the Dietary Department. Equipment utilized in the unit/dept: Computer charting and menus EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE Education : Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a course of study approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, including the successful completion of a dietetic internship, or other equivalent clinical component approved by the Academy. Experience : Specialized: Two (2) years of professional dietetic or nutrition experience that provided the employee with a full professional understanding of the theories of dietetic therapy and their application in the maintenance, improvement and/or recovery of good health. . Certification : Must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration from the American Dietetic Association Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required: Graduate of accredited dietetic program in university or college, with completion of accredited dietetic internship required. Current unencumbered Oregon Dietetic Licensure / Registered Dietitian through the CDR or RD eligible upon submission. Must have active CDR