Clinical Dietitian - Float Dietitian

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Full-time Float Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings, and participate in weekend and holiday on-call rotation.

The role emphasizes applying the Nutrition Care Process, patient education on nutrition and disease prevention, and building community partnerships through school and hospital programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition required.
• Licensed as a Registered Dietitian in Ohio required or permit with RD exam within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Applies the Nutrition Care Process and workflow elements in providing person-centered nutrition care of patients.
• Provides education on healthy nutrition, obesity and disease prevention, as well as other topics.
• Coordinates programs and projects in schools, the community and hospital, representing Nationwide Children’s Hospital and developing community partnerships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Job description

Overview

Full-time Float Clinical Dietitian working in inpatient and outpatient areas. Includes a weekend and holiday on-call rotation.

Overview

Full-time Float Clinical Dietitian working in inpatient and outpatient areas. Includes a weekend and holiday on-call rotation.

Job Description Summary

Promotes preventive health for nutrition using research, advocacy, and public health initiatives. Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy in direct care of medical diseases and conditions across the continuum of care.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Applies the Nutrition Care Process and workflow elements in providing person-centered nutrition care of patients.


• Provides education on healthy nutrition, obesity and disease prevention, as well as other topics.


• Coordinates programs and projects in schools, the community and hospital (internal and external programs and projects), representing Nationwide Children’s Hospital and developing strong community partnerships.

Education Requirement

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, required.

Licensure Requirement

Licensed as a Registered Dietitian in the State of Ohio, required.

Certifications

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) registration, and licensure to practice as a dietitian from the Ohio Board of Dietetics; OR – licensed permit with completion and passing of the RD exam within 3 months of employment.

Skills

• Analytical and organizational skills.


• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Experience

• Experience as a clinical registered & licensed dietitian, preferred.


• Clinical pediatric experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Seeing – Far/near, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use

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