Clinical Dietitian - Inpatient Services

ADCES; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio invites a registered dietitian to join the inpatient Nutrition team, providing Medical Nutrition Therapy across pediatric specialties.

The role involves daily rounds with interdisciplinary teams, patient-centered care, and opportunities to lead community outreach and education; requires Ohio RD licensure and AND registration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Applies the Nutrition Care Process to provide person-centered nutrition care.
• Provides education on healthy nutrition, obesity and disease prevention.
• Coordinates hospital and community programs and builds partnerships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Job description

Overview:

Inpatient Dietitian position covering PICU, Infectious Disease, and Hospital Pediatrics. Daily rounding and interdisciplinary team involvement daily. 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

"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"