Clinical Dietitian- Immunodeficiency Clinic

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 4,005,000 - 4,574,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a clinical Registered Dietitian to promote preventive health through Medical Nutrition Therapy for pediatric patients across the care continuum.

You will apply the Nutrition Care Process, educate on healthy nutrition and obesity prevention, and coordinate hospital and community programs while building strong partnerships with schools and community organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition is required.
• Licensed as a Registered Dietitian in the State of Ohio.
• AND Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics registration or licensure to practice; OR licensed permit with RD exam within 3 months.
• Clinical pediatric experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy in direct care of pediatric patients.
• Promotes preventive health through nutrition education and advocacy.
• Coordinates hospital and community programs and projects and builds partnerships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Job description

Overview

Pay starting at $29.07/hr., pay will Commensurate with Expereince

Mon - Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm at a 1.0 FTE

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

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

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“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"