Dietitian

Citizens Health is hiring a full‑time dietitian.

Our Mission:
Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About Us:

Citizens Health is a community based, private, not‑for‑profit organization. It is comprised of:

• Citizens Medical Center – a 25 bed critical access hospital
• Family Center for Health Care – an outpatient rural health clinic
• Prairie Senior – a skilled nursing facility
• Citizens Clubhouse – an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce
• Citizens Medical Equipment – our durable medical equipment business
• Palace Drug – our out‑patient pharmacy

We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence‑based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Location:

100 E College Ave, Colby, Kansas

Position Information:
The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the evaluation of all major functions of the Food Service Department, which includes coordinating services to ensure high standards of food production and service and adequate nutritional care.

Responsible to Chief Clinical Officer

Days:
Monday through Friday

Hours:

8:00 am through 5:00 pm

Pay Range:
Starting wage and dependent upon experience;

• Provide Outpatient MNT and diet instructions/education when ordered by a physician.
• Provides training for food service staff as requested by Food Service Managers at CMC and PS.
• Conducts necessary nutritional screenings, assessments, interviews, and nutrition education for inpatients.
• Evaluates and monitors food service systems and make recommendations.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited university with a degree in Dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian or registration eligible. Licensed to practice dietetics in the State of Kansas.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports and responding correspondence.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and medical staff.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Self‑starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
• Display integrity and accountability.
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self‑improvement.
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance.
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

Exposed to heat, cold, wetness, and odors in kitchen and/or patient areas. Exposed to varying degrees of kitchen elements. Subject to burns, cuts, and falls. Exposed to hazards of steam and heat. May be exposed to infection when handling contaminated dishes or silverware. Exposed to continuous noises from electric food service equipment. May be exposed to infection by close contact to patients and PSLC residents.

This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance available
• Pre‑Tax and Roth Contributions
  • Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment
  • Regular and matching contributions after one‑year and 1,000 hours worked
• Provides Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Full‑time coverage - equal to two times employee’s annual income
  • Part‑time coverage - one‑time annual income
• Differential and Certification Pay
  • Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay
• Other Benefits
  • Paid time off
  • CME allowance
  • Student Loan reimbursement
  • Malpractice covered
  • On‑site child care services
  • Funeral leave
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dependent, Medical and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts
  • The Standard Group Insurance
  • Discounted membership rate…