Job Description

RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants): 
You must attach a complete and accurate resume and cover letter to be fully considered for this position. 

BASIC FUNCTION: The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is an integral member of the adult gastroenterology (GI) division at University of Michigan Health (UM Health). The RDN has their own provider schedule to see patients referred by the medical provider team as part of a multidisciplinary care approach.  The RDN serves as the nutrition expert in helping people to make lifestyle changes for overall health improvement, disease prevention and management. The RDN supports patients via oversight of specialized diets or nutrition goals needed for optimization of medical outcomes.

This RDN role will be the primary point of contact on the GI RDN team of patient referrals for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases such as Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.  This RDN will also receive referrals to care for patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Pancreatitis, Short Bowel Syndrome / high output ostomy, and Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth. This RDN will be able to clinically support referrals for Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction disorders (including irritable bowel syndrome), Celiac Disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Gastroparesis, and enteral and parenteral patients followed/managed by our UM Health gastroenterologists.  Screening for disordered eating will be required in the comprehensive nutrition assessment.

The RDN provides service to adult patients over the age of 18 years.   

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Supervision received from Manager of Ambulatory Care Nutrition Services. 
• Leadership oversight also received from Ambulatory Care/Division administration/physician leadership.
• Liaison relationship with interdisciplinary health care team for patient care populations of responsibility.
• Peer relationships with RDNs in work group, including two GI RDNs well-established on team.  
• RDN precepts dietetic interns.

Patient Care 

• Conduct an ongoing comprehensive nutrition assessment for patients identified at nutritional risk and/or for patients identified to be seen as per ambulatory clinic standards.
• Incorporate evidence-based standards when interpreting patient related data.
• Organize patient health and disease information to identify nutrition-related problems.
• Evaluate need for specialized nutrition support and make appropriate recommendations accordingly.
• Develop and implement an individualized plan for nutrition intervention.  
• Perform nutrition diagnosis after identifying the problem and clarifying the cause of the problem.
• Ground interventions through review of quality research and/or use of medical nutrition therapy evidenced-based practice.
• Appropriately document individualized nutrition treatment plan, including follow-up documentation of patient outcomes and revisions to plan in the electronic medical record.  This communication is performed in a timely manner that is consistent with unit policy and procedures.
• Recognize the varied needs of age-specific populations, as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns.  
• Reassess the nutrition care process and implement changes as indicated.
• Assist GI team with prior authorizations for nutritional supplements and support regimens, and other items related to a patients' nutritional care, as needed.
• Communicate regularly with the medical team through interdisciplinary ambulatory care clinic coverage.
• Abide by UM Health policy for the proper use of patients' protected health information.
• Abide by UM Health policy for the proper use of infection prevention precautions in patient care areas.
  

Business Functions

• Provide service to the ambulatory adult GI clinics for identified patient populations, including virtual care via 1:1 appointments, group visits, and 1:1 telephone support. Has routine communication with patients as needed for frequent diet related questions on very complicated diet regimens or when other nutrition issues arise.
• Utilize charge capture by RDN for RDN services.
• RDN plays an integral role in hosting a national GI nutrition practicum annually.
• The RDN is also an integral part of the GI program's service to our patients in regard to supporting faculty via making/supporting GI nutrition resources for patients.  
• RDN provides informational content via UM Health social media outlets, education material development, and websites.
• Provide quality service based on customer expectations and needs. 
• Incorporate UM Health core values of respect, compassion, trust, integrity, efficiency and leadership into all work efforts.
• Maintain productivity standards and practice effective time management.
• Assist in achieving compliance with state and federal regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, task forces, and projects as appropriate.
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts.
• Collect outcome data to help improve practice as requested.
  

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Able to work with a team to accomplish organizational goals.
• Communicate in a clear, concise and diplomatic manner both verbally and in writing.
• Implement critical thinking to solve problems.
• Use technology such as word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail. 
  

• Bachelor's degree granted by an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.  
• Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Requires primary source verification. 

NOTE: * Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

• Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutritional Science, Public Health, Health Behavior/Health Education is preferred.  
• Documented experience working with adult gastroenterology patient population.
• Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
  

This role is 20 hours/week.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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