Clinical Dietitian - Pediatrics

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Dietitian to join their team in Durham, NC. This role is vital in providing compassionate care and nutrition counseling to patients, ensuring their dietary needs are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in nutrition, relevant clinical experience, and a passion for patient-centered care. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to advancing health and making a positive impact in the community. This position offers a $5,000 commitment bonus and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Commitment Bonus

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Food and Nutrition or related field required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) status and North Carolina licensure needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-specific nutrition counseling to patients and families.
• Develop and implement educational materials for patients.
• Collaborate with the clinical interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Nutrition Counseling

Patient Care

Dietary Planning

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Documentation Standards

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Food and Nutrition

Dietetic Internship

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke Health Integrated Practice

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

$5,000 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION:

Duke Children's Creekstone - 4709 Creekstone Dr, Durham, NC 27703

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Clinical Dietitian in our Duke Children's Creekstone clinic located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and providing age-specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families.
• Develop, review, update and implement educational materials to meet the needs of patients and professionals.
• Write orders for diet, supplement, enteral/parenteral nutrition and laboratory data per hospital policy.
• Function as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain registered dietitian (RD) status including continuing professional education per the Professional Development Portfolio.
• Maintain North Carolina Board of Nutrition and Dietetics licensure.
• Precept dietetic interns and provide on the job training for newly hired clinical staff. Complying with Nutrition Services meeting and attendance standards.
• Maintaining documentation and billing standards compliant with DHIP and Duke Health policy for billing Clinicians.

Level II

• In addition to Level I, Dietitian works in an assigned specialty area and integrates research and education into practice as evidence by competencies. Is a liaison and advocate for the profession by utilizing and sharing new practice knowledge and skill into other areas of the profession (management, public health) and or other disciplines.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Baccalaureate degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Human Nutrition, or comparable major.
• Successful completion of coordinated program or dietetic internship of not less than 900 hours under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.
• Level I - One year in an acute care environment preferred; experience may be waived for specific positions.
• Level II - At least 5 years of clinical experience or at least 3 years' clinical experience plus an approved, nutrition related certification.
• Registered dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; candidates eligible for registration may be hired with the expectation that registration will be achieved within 90 days of hire.
• Licensed dietitian/nutritionist (LDN) by the North Carolina Board of Dietetics and Nutrition; provision for license-eligible dietitians as above.

JOB HOURS:

The schedule for this position is day shifts.

Job Code: 00005034 CLINICAL DIETITIAN
Job Level: F1

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