Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Work Schedule: 

This is a 0.05 FTE position. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.  

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Help provide nutrition consultation and education to patients and their families who are screened at or identified with nutrition risk at UW Health.

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to:

• Serve as the patient’s nutrition advocate.
• Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to patients of varying acuity levels including management of enteral nutrition initiation and advancement, per the nutrition related protocols.
• Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice. 

Education:

Minimum - Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field

Preferred - Master’s Degree in Nutrition or related field

Work Experience:

Minimum - One (1) year of clinical and nutrition related experience

Preferred - Two (2) years of clinical and nutrition related experience

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum – 

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist as delineated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Certification/Licensure as required by the State of Wisconsin
• Illinois Licensed Dietetic Nutritionist credential for interstate practice as required by the State of Illinois for RDNs in the ambulatory setting within 3 months of employment

Preferred – 

• Certified specialist as required for the position or ability to complete within the first two years of employment
• Maintain CPR certification

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives, and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.  EOE, including disability/veterans.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center ranked among the top 50 children’s hospitals in four medical and surgical specialties, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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