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Posted 07/31/10    

CLINICAL ACCOUNT LIAISON - KENNEWICK, WA

Apria Healthcare is the largest provider of home healthcare products and services in the United States, offering a comprehensive range of home respiratory therapy, home infusion therapy and home medical equipment services to over 2 million patients annually in all 50 states through approximately 550 locations.  We are committed to full-service homecare solutions that give maximum independence to our patients. 
Please visit our website at www.apria.com.  

WE OFFER
Paid Training on Product and Services
Base Salary plus Bonus
Career Path
Full Benefits including; Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off
And much more!!

Description

• Collaborates with case managers, payers, referral sources, home health agencies and Apria intake staff to facilitate patient discharge and coordination of care.
• Obtains supportive documentation for clinical and financial patient care management.
• Provides patient/caregiver initial education for nutrition therapy and technology.
• Assesses method of administration based on orders, diagnosis and route of feeding.
• Communicates clinical follow-up information to case managers after patient discharge
• Identifies on-site educational opportunities with hospital staff. 
• Provides continuing education programs as needed to on-site hospital and payer case managers. 
• Introduces formulary changes and advances in nutrition support.
• Identifies and develops strategic relationships within the institution that will enhance patient care.
• Facilitates communication amongst all members of the patient care team.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care.
• Participates in the institution's quality assurance/performance improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs nutrition assessments and provides recommendations as needed.
• Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

• At least one year related experience is preferred, but not required.
• A licensed registered dietitian in appropriate state of practice is preferred.   

Apria Healthcare (or Coram Healthcare) is an equal opportunity employer.  All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Because Apria believes in providing a safe work environment, we conduct drug and background checks in our recruiting/hiring processes. AA/EOE, M/F/D/V

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to:

Apria Healthcare
951-471-5797 (Office)
vanessa.calderon@apria.com
www.Apria.com

Posted 07/31/10    

Registered Dieticians – Part time

Queens and Bronx

Founded in 1978, VNSNY'S Long Term Home Health Care Program (LTHHCP) is the oldest program of its kind in the New York metropolitan area, as well as the largest in the US. The services we provide enable patients with chronic illness or disabilities to live at home instead of in a nursing home facility. These services include skilled nursing care, medical social work, nutrition counseling, rehabilitation services, and home health aide services, and are provided to patients throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens.

Responsibilities include performing comprehensive nutrition assessments of assigned patients, developing care plans, and providing medical nutrition therapy, clinical guidance, nutrition education and counseling to meet normal and therapeutic needs.  You will document patient care information such as evaluation data, treatments, communications on patient progress, patient responses to interventions and desired goals.  Participate in agency in-service education programs, QI activities, interdisciplinary team meetings and program marketing activities.

Requires:  Registered Dietitian license approved by the Commission on Dietetic Education of the American Dietetic Association and current Certification to practice in NY State as a Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist required.  Minimum one year of professional experience as a registered/certified dietitian required.  Strong computer and organizational skills required. 

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

For consideration, please send your resume to grace.martin@vnsny.org or call 212-609-7916.

VISITING NURSE SERVICE OF NEW YORK HOME CARE
www.vnsny.org

EOE M/F/D/V

Posted 07/10/10    

Assistant Director of Nutrition Services-Florida

Exciting, newly created opportunity available immediately! 

Large teaching hospital in Florida with strong emphasis on patient care is seeking a dynamic professional to provide leadership and direction to its clinical nutrition and patient services areas.

Only those RDs with at least 5 years of clinical and patient services management experience in a large hospital or medical center (500+ beds) will be considered.  A Masters degree is required, PhD is a plus.  The ideal candidate is accustomed to a thriving, fast-paced, professional environment. 

Outstanding salary and benefit package is offered, in addition to temporary housing if needed and relocation assistance. 

Many details will be provided to qualified candidates once they have submitted a resume to Harper Associates.  Resumes will not be forwarded to the employer without consent.  All inquiries will remain strictly confidential. 

Email resume to Cindy Krainen RD at Harper Associates: cindy@harperjobs.com

Posted 06/29/10    

Position:
WIC PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Job #1031

Rate: $7,256.67/Month
Type: Full-Time
Deadline: Open until filled

Description:
The WIC Program Director is responsible for overall administration of the WIC Program. Responsible for determination of eligibility of applicants applying for the WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program in accordance with the Federal and State guidelines. Responsible for development of and implementation of a Nutrition Education program for WIC participants and WIC staff. Responsible for yearly State WIC required Nutrition Services Plan. Responsible for evaluation and preparation of nutrition materials. Responsible for ensuring adequate distribution of Food Instruments and certification of eligible participants. Responsible for the provision of appropriate in-services to professional persons and groups and to the lay population working with WIC. Updates WIC staff on changes in the nutrition and administrative components of WIC in accordance with the Federal and State guidelines. Develops WIC budget in consultation with EOC accounting staff for approval by Executive Director and Board of Directors. Monitors, maintains and recommends for revision as necessary, the approved operating budget. Performs necessary tasks for completing reports and maintaining necessary records. Provides direct supervision of and performance appraisals to WIC Registered Dietitians and Program Assistant. Recruits WIC Professional and Paraprofessional staff. Conducts staff meetings and in-service training sessions for WIC staff. Participates in coalitions & meetings representing WIC. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
PROOF OF REGISTERED DIETITIAN CREDENTIAL IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION.

Registered Dietitian (R.D.) credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association required. Administrative/Managerial Skills Essential. Three (3) years supervisory experience in WIC preferred. Exhibited sensitivity to cultural differences of clientele and demonstrated ability to work with public essential.

Glenn  Elizarde
Human Resources
Recruitment Assistant
Fresno County EOC
559-263-1089 phone
559-263-1072 fax
glenn.elizarde@fresnoeoc.org
www.fresnoeoc.org/join-our-team.html

Posted 06/29/10    

Registered Dietitians

DaVita, one of the nation’s largest and most respected dialysis services providers is recruiting for a special teammate.  We are seeking a full time  Registered/Licensed Dietitian for our Maryland facility.  Position requires one year of prior exp. in any clinical area.  Training available.  Take advantage of DaVita’s generous compensation and benefits packages.  This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of an exceptional team.  Please fax your resume to: 1-866-720-8451

EOE

Posted 06/5/10     TWO Postings

Outpatient RD-CDE bi-lingual in English/Spanish needed in Houston, TX

We are seeking a full-time RD-CDE, bi-lingual in English/Spanish for an outpatient clinic in the Houston area.   

Salary commensurate with experience.  All inquiries will remain confidential.

Email resume in a Word attachment to:

Cindy Krainen RD
Harper Associates
cindy@harperjobs.com
Fax: 248-932-1214       Phone: 248-932-3662

Clinical Nutrition Manager opportunity available in a progressive Northern North Dakota hospital

The Clinical Nutrition Manager will oversee and provide leadership to a team of Clinical Dietitians and Diet Technicians. The position is based in a hospital, but services encompass inpatients, outpatients, dialysis, hospice, home health, outpatient, mental health and more. The CNM will manage and schedule all contract assignments, public speaking and media interviews for the Clinical Dietitians. Responsibilities will also involve providing support to the Food Service Director.

Qualifications include: Registered Dietitian credentials with eligibility to obtain North Dakota licensure, along with at least two years of Clinical experience and at least two years of management experience in a healthcare setting.

Competitive salary and benefit package.

All inquiries will remain confidential.
Email resume to:
Cindy Krainen RD
Harper Associates
cindy@harperjobs.com
www.harperjobs.com
248-932-3662

Posted 05/27/10
Clinical Science Manager

Our client, a noted nutritional company offers an excellent opportunity with in their healthcare nutritional products group. This position will provide clinical and scientific support and substantiation for Healthcare Nutrition products and platforms, ensuring adequate scientific rationale, and documentation for benefits and claims.  Manager will develop language for use in marketing, sales communications and medical education, in support of the Healthcare Nutrition business.    Will provide ongoing claim substantiation across the company’s portfolio of products to optimize impact of communications.  Maintains comprehensive claim substantiation database.    

Position will work with Regulatory and Manufacturing/QA in the development and evaluation of nutrient content target levels and label claims.   Will

evaluate product release requests on out-of-spec products, addressing nutrient and contaminant analytical data and making recommendations regarding release in concert with Regulatory and Medical input.

--Provide scientific and clinical support for the product ingredients/nutrients. Manage product disposition issues, including product release requests and formulation decisions, leveraging scientific & clinical rationales.

--Develop and maintain policies for minimal/max release of nutrient outliers for manufacturing. Manage extraordinary release requests from the field, aligning with business priorities.

Position requirements:

• Masters degree in nutrition or closely related field.

• Five years+ of clinical nutrition experience, preferably in pediatric or critical care settings. Clinical trial development and management experience

• Nutritional or clinical management experience in a business setting desirable

• Knowledge of pediatric enteral and parenteral feedings

Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their resume/cv to

mary@thebrentwoodgroup.com
973.283.1000 (office)
914.262.1742 (cell)
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Pediatric Clinical Specialist, Nutrition

Our client, a global nutritional products company, headquartered in NJ, seeks RD to design and implement clinical initiatives for internal/external customers (sales, marketing, R&D, as well as physicians and healthcare professionals) to support the pediatric platform of products. Ideal candidate will be a Registered Dietitian with Masters degree and/or certified nutrition support credentials (CNSD) or other advanced credentials. Five years pediatric clinical experience required, with PICU/NICU background and knowledge of enteral feedings. Qualified candidates are invited to send resume or call:

mary@thebrentwoodgroup.com
973.283.1000 (office)
914.262.1742 (cell)

Posted 05/25/10
Holloman Air Force Base, NM

Clinical Dietitian

Full Time Position Providing Civilian Services at this Military Medical Treatment Facility

Excellent Compensation and Benefits Package

Qualifications:
 Position requires a Baccalaureate Degree in nutrition/dietetics from a school accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or related area, with at least 2 years experience within the preceding 3 years in clinical dietetics in an acute care medical treatment facility and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition or related field demonstrating positive evidence of ability to perform all of the duties of the position. 

Must be registered and maintain registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration through the American Dietetic Association.  Continuing education in dietetics and nutrition is required, complying with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association requirements. 

Must maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Candidates Please Send Resumes by Email to: hmw@rlmservices.net or Fax to: 305-576-5864

RLM Services, Inc. EOE

Posted 05/20/10
Program Administrator

Mendocino County Public Health.
$4562-$5544/Mo.
Req Registered Dietitian; Bachelor’s degree in Pub Admin, Soc Wrk Behavioral Science or related field.

Apply by 06/09/10 to HR, 579 Low Gap Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482. (707) 463-4261.
www.co.mendocino.ca.us/hr
EOE