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 support inpatient and outpatient areas with a weekend and holiday on-call rotation.

The role provides Medical Nutrition Therapy across the continuum of care, applying the Nutrition Care Process and delivering nutrition education on healthy eating, obesity prevention, and disease management to diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition is required.
• Licensed as a Registered Dietitian in Ohio is required.
• AND RD registration or Ohio licensure with RD exam within 3 months after 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 strong community partnerships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational 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.

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.

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. The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet