Key skills
Clerk
About this role
Work Schedule:
75% FTE, Days. Hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, with a weekend rotation approximately once a month. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at the University Hospital and East Madison Hospital.
Be part of something remarkable
Help provide food and nutrition services to patients at UW Health. If you like to draft meal plans and conduct nutritional education to patients, this is the role for you!
We are seeking a Nutrition Technician to:
- Help assess, develop, and implement nutrition intervention(s) for individual or group nutrition education, and monitor the patient’s progress.
- Participate in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that nutrition care is safe and effective.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Nutrition or related field Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field Preferred
Work Experience
- 2 years of experience as a Nutrition Technician, Diet Clerk, or other nutrition related work Required
Licenses & Certifications
- Registered as a Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) as delineated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. within 6 months Required
OR in lieu of the above:
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist as delineated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Upon Hire or obtained within 6 months within 6 months Required and
- Certification/Licensure as required by the State of Wisconsin within 3 months of the start date within 3 months Required
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.