Overview

St. Luke's Health System in Twin Falls is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join our Outpatient Oncology team.

Part Time, Benefitted role

32 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Conducts nutrition care in accordance with the Nutrition Care Process while maintaining time guidelines according to hospital policy.
• Identifies patient nutrition status and nutritional needs using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
• Determines priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and monitoring/evaluation.
• Provides patient and staff education on Nutrition Care in an evidence-based manner using approved education materials.
• Conduct nutrition focused physical examinations, diagnoses malnutrition, independently order nutrition-related feedings, diets, and medications within scope of practice, as defined by Medical Staff Services. Make referrals to others within and outside SLHS as necessary.
• May lead and mentor others acting as first point of escalation. May participate in interview, training and onboarding process as needed. Participate in performance improvement initiatives as needed.
• May assist Clinical Nutrition Manager with department operations and performance improvement initiatives.
• Handles moderately complex issues using knowledge of procedures and policies. Refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Obtains and maintains credentials, privileges, and competency for all applicable clinical areas, as administered by Medical Staff Services.
• Actively participates in department-level care councils.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related field
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Registered or Licensed Dietitian in state of practice

Why St. Luke's

A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke's Health System. We are the state's largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We're proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.

For more information, please contact Julie Leguineche at leguinej@slhs.org

About Twin Falls

Located in Southern Idaho, just under two hours from Boise, Twin Falls offers four distinct seasons and is best known for Shoshone Falls - "Niagara of the West" - and bountiful outdoor adventures. Adventure seekers here can enjoy whitewater rafting, kayaking, rock-climbing and BASE jumping from Perrine Bridge. Twin Falls has a thriving agriculture-based economy, which powers its reputation as a preferred location for food science, production and processing companies. Local schools receive strong support from the community in both academics and sports, while also enriching the community's arts and culture scene. With a low crime rate, good schools and endless opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast, you'll find Twin Falls is unhurried, unspoiled and unassuming.

Learn more about what the Magic Valley has to offer you:

City of Twin Falls | Perrine Bridge | Shoshone Falls | Snake River Canyon Rim Trails | Dierkes Lake | Idaho Heritage Museum | Herrett Center for Arts and Sciences | Orpheum Theatre | Faulkner Planetarium | Twin Falls Parks and Rec | Twin Falls Golf Club | Farmer's Market | Pomerelle Ski Resort | Balanced Rock | City of Rocks | Thousand Springs | Magic Valley Symphony | Sawtooth National Forest

*St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.