Clinical Dietitian Educator

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Registered Dietitian to develop and deliver nutrition education programs for staff and oversee high-quality patient nutrition care. Ideal candidates will have clinical pediatric experience and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities include conducting competency assessments and providing evidence-based nutrition care plans. A valid license as a Registered Dietitian in Ohio is required, in addition to strong organizational skills and a commitment to ethical decision-making.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a clinical registered and licensed dietitian.
• Clinical pediatric experience preferred.
• Experience working in a hospital environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops nutrition education and programs for nutrition staff.
• Conducts competency assessments for nutrition care.
• Oversees development of nutrition education for patients and families.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to organize and facilitate meetings

High levels of initiative

Clinical decision-making

Organizational skills

Ethical decision-making

Education

Licensed as a Registered Dietitian in Ohio

Relevant licensure and/or certification

Job description

Job Description Summary:
Develops and delivers nutrition education and professional development programs for nutrition staff to support high quality, evidence based clinical nutrition care. Assists with carrying out an appropriate nutrition plan of care for patients.

Essential Functions

• Designs, implements, and evaluates orientation, training, competency development, and continuing education programs for nutrition staff to support consistent, high quality nutrition practice across the organization.
• Conducts competency assessments and identifies areas for improvement, collaborating with clinical teams to develop and implement strategies to improve nutrition care and patient outcomes.
• Provides evidence-based nutrition care plans according to relevant organizational standards and regulations, conducting screenings, monitoring interventions, and providing recommendations as needed.
• Oversees the development and provision of nutrition education to patients, families, and other healthcare staff. Serves as a consultant for any nutrition-related inquiries.
• Maintains accurate nutrition and education records, including training activities and employee progress.
• Serves as a preceptor to assigned dietetic students, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing feedback.
• Participates in and stays up to date with current research and professional education to maintain expert knowledge and competencies of evidence-based practices. Shares and applies information to facilitate quality patient care and effective program operation.

Education Requirement

As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement.

Licensure Requirement

Licensed as a Registered Dietitian in the State of Ohio, or limited permit with license received within 3 months of hire, required.

Certifications

Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP), Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), or other specialty certification, preferred.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, adept at collaboration, and ability to relate effectively with Nutrition staff and a variety of hospital departmental personnel and physicians.
• Ability to effectively organize and facilitate meetings to produce high quality educational offerings.
• Demonstrated high levels of initiative, clinical decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Ability to use sound judgment and ethical decision-making.

Experience

• Five years of experience as a clinical registered and licensed dietitian, preferred.
• Clinical pediatric experience, preferred.
• Experience working in hospital environment, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally: Lifting / Carrying 0-10 lbs.
• Frequently: Audible speech, Computer skills, Hearing acuity, Sitting, Standing, Walking.
• Continuously: (none specified).

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet