Clinical Dietitian I - Part Time - 1st Shift

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's is seeking a part-time Clinical Dietitian at the Main Campus in Dayton. The role involves assessing nutritional needs, developing and implementing care plans, and evaluating outcomes as part of the nutrition care team.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition. New graduates may be hired with a plan to pass the RDN exam within 6 months; experienced candidates may qualify for higher levels. On-call coverage is rotating to support patient care needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field.
• Experience may qualify for Dietitian II/III.
• New graduates may be hired with expectation to pass the RDN exam within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and develop care plans.
• Implement nutritional care plans and evaluate results.
• Participate in ongoing education programs for staff and community.
• Coordinate activities with the department's management team.
• Share on-call responsibilities on a rotating weekly basis during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Care plan development

Team collaboration

On-call coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

Job description

Facility: Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department: Clinical Dietitians

Schedule: Part time

Hours: 20

Job Details: The Clinical Dietitian assesses nutritional needs; develops and implements nutritional care plans and evaluates and reports these results appropriately. Participates in on-going education programs for hospital staff and the community; participates as an integral part of the nutrition care team in assigned and covered areas; coordinates activities with the needs of the department’s management team; shares on-call responsibilities on a rotating weekly basis during non-scheduled working hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays). The Clinical Dietitian I is able to begin to lay and build on the foundation of progressive problem solving and apply both scientific and theoretical knowledge to the care of patients. Consistently demonstrates competence in skills, problem solving, and priority setting.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field.

Experience: Experienced candidates may be eligible to be hired as a clinical dietitian II or dietitian III. May hire a new graduate with an expectation to pass the RDN exam within 6 months of hire. Failure to pass the exam within 6 months will result in termination or movement to an alternate role within the department, if available, until the RDN exam is passed.

Department Specific Job Details:

At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other. We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference.

Our values:

• We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees.
• We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions.
• We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do.
• We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care.
• We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow.
• We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.