About this opportunity
Mount Desert Island Hospital lists this Dietitian (PRN - weekends) opportunity in bar harbor, Maine. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Summary:
Provides medical nutrition therapy for outpatients and inpatients. Serves as a resource person for the community and staff in areas requiring nutrition expertise and/or intervention. Works with and provides input regarding nutritional management. Provides dietitian services to the Diabetes Education Program and willing to become ServSafe Instructor certified.
Benefits:
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.
EEO Statement:
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Requirements
Education, Training or Certifications Required:
Current Maine licensure as a dietitian.
Registration or registration eligible dietitian.
Certification or completion of the Diabetes Self Management Training which will be provided to perform functions of this position.
Shall maintain a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education in diabetes and adult teaching principles annually.
Basic Life Support.
Experience Required:
One year clinical nutrition experience required.
Special Requirements:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential.
Basic computer skills.
Cognitive Requirements:
Ability to take in, process and apply clinical information in a variety of patient care settings.
Ability to prioritize and follow through.
Ability to perform under stress.
Physical Demands:
Able to sit, stand and walk for a 10-hour shift.
Adequate hearing, vision, speech and manual dexterity.
General health must be such as to regularly work scheduled hours.
Able to lift and carry 25-lbs.
Environment:
Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
Potential for exposure to contagious diseases.
Potential for periods of moderate stress.
Use of telephone and VDT.
Who can apply
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