Registered Dietitian

Position Description

The Registered Dietitian (RD) provides nutritional education and wellness and prevention to the students of Valparaiso University (Valpo) through the Health Center under the guidelines set forth by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). The RD holds state licensure and national certification, which qualifies the RD to work autonomously, as well as, in collaboration with medical, nursing, and allied health care providers to educate and treat the patient, as well as, provide dietetic services for Valpo students.

Major Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice on food and nutrition
• Educating and advising about healthy eating habits for sustaining and/or achieving a healthy weight
• Discussing healthy body mass index level and eating habits for attaining optimal health and preventing illness
• Calculate body mass index levels with skin calipers
• Performing dietary analysis and developing individualized diet plans
• Advising athletes on dietary requirements for optimal performance, recovery, and injury prevention
• Developing personalized weight loss or nutritional programs
• Accepting referrals from the Health Center providers (e.g. Nurse Practitioners) and providing referrals back to the providers as needed
• Records findings and need for follow-up and/or referrals including ordering laboratory and other diagnostic procedures
• Serves as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate
• Adheres to all pertinent regulatory agency guidelines
• Exhibits sensitivity to the diverse cultural backgrounds of Valpo students
• Maintains current knowledge, skills, and certification by attending continuing education programs
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Graduate degree from an accredited university, preferred
• Successful completion of an approved Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition
• Current Indiana RD license
• Board certification
• At least two years’ experience as a Certified Registered Dietitian
• Three to five years previous professional experience
• CPR/AED certification or completion within 6 months of hire
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as, in collaboration with the providers, nurses, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, team coaches, and supportive staff
• Ability to interact effectively with others; interest in and ability to relate to college age students
• Ability to maintain good patient relations in all formats of communication and adhere to total patient confidentiality/ethics
• Understanding, appreciation and commitment to the goals and philosophy of Valpo
• Completion of annual HIPAA and safety training, as well as, competency skills checklists
• Position requires the employee to be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, with occasional stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs. Minimal sitting. The position has a moderate amount of stress during high-volume times, requiring the ability to multi-task with the telephones, patients, and multiple simultaneous demands from support staff. Must be able to remain calm in stressful situations. The employee is expected to maintain CPR/AED certification.

Other Qualifications

• Expresses commitment to the mission of Valparaiso University
• Shows concern and interest in students
• Demonstrates fit with the values and ethos of Valparaiso University
• Willingly cooperates with other departments to achieve campus-wide mission

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.

To be considered for this position, you must upload: Cover letter

Resume: List of 3 professional references

Answer all application questions

Please address the cover letter to: Victoria Venturella DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-C, Director

Valparaiso University