Clinical Dietician

Shriners Children's; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Shriners Children's Portland is seeking a PRN Clinical Dietician to join our pediatric nutrition team. The role involves assessing nutrition status in children, calculating age-appropriate protein, calorie, and fluid needs, and implementing tailored care plans for patients and families.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Food and Nutrition Science and a Dietitian license in the state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Dietetics or Food and Nutrition Science required.
• Dietitian license in state of practice required.

Responsibilities

• Screen pediatric patients for nutrition status and related issues.
• Accurately calculate protein, calories, and fluids to meet age-specific needs.
• Provide nutrition services and establish goals for patients and families.
• Deliver education and counseling tailored to patient needs and site of care.
• Contribute to hospital-wide performance improvement programs.
• Participate in interdepartmental teams to meet outcomes and goals.
• Develop a plan for professional growth as part of performance appraisal.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Pediatric care

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Dietetics or Food and Nutrition Science

Job description

Company OverviewShriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\"Job DescriptionThe Clinical Dietician implements a clinical nutrition program to provide high-quality nutritional care for patients, and to meet staff education needs. Assess patient needs, develop and implement nutrition plans/programs and evaluate results. Shriners Portland is looking for a PRN Clinical Dietician to join the team!Key Responsibilities:Demonstrates knowledge and ability to screen pediatric patients for nutrition status and potential nutritional related issuesAccurately calculates protein, calorie, and fluid requirements to meet age-specific needs of patientsProvides services and establishes goals based on the identified needs of patients and/or family membersUses education strategies appropriate to patients’ needs and site of care. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to identify appropriate opportunities and settings for learning activities, to recommend and implement nutrition education/counseling for patients and familiesDemonstrates knowledge of departmental and hospital-wide performance improvement programs to identify areas of improvement for nutrition care. As applicable, actively participates in interdepartmental teams to meet individual meeting outcomes and overall team goalDevelops and implements a plan for professional growth as part of the annual performance appraisal processRequired Qualifications:Bachelor, Dietetics or Food and Nutrition ScienceDietitian license in state of practicePreferred Qualifications:2 years Pediatric Clinical Nutrition1 year Hospital1 year OrthopaedicsCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.