Clinical Dietitian Professional PRN

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 41,934 - 62,901; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual employee bonus program

Paid sick leave

Robust wellness program

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora is seeking a Clinical Dietitian Professional to join our Clinical Nutrition Team. This role involves providing medical nutrition therapy to inpatients and outpatients, ensuring cultural competence in care delivery.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition and at least two years of clinical nutrition experience. The position offers competitive pay and growth opportunities, with compensation ranging from $30.44 to $45.66 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) licensure required.
• Two (2) years of clinical nutrition experience.
• Professional growth and skill development expected.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, and delivers medical nutrition therapy.
• Trains and mentors other RDs and students.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Clinical nutrition assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

Team collaboration

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Master's Degree (required for 2024 graduates)

Job description

Job Overview

Come be a part of our Clinical Nutrition Team! We are an incredible group of clinicians dedicated to providing patient & family centered evidence-based medical nutrition therapy. Our clinical RDs are highly integrated within the multidisciplinary team on the inpatient units and outpatient clinics at Children's Hospital Colorado. Come experience the culture of Clinical Nutrition...excellence, collaboration, partnership, and connection!

The Clinical Dietitian Professional is an experienced team member who provides comprehensive, safe, and ethical medical nutrition therapy to patients, families, and other clients in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Additional Information

Department: Clinical Nutrition

Job Information: PRN - not eligible for benefits

Shift Details: Variable day shift schedules. Inpatient and outpatient coverage across various service lines + holiday/weekend rotation.

Essential Functions

• Assesses, plans, and delivers accurate medical nutrition therapy using established standards and evidence.
• Incorporates principles of culture-competence and family-centered care.
• Trains and observes RDs, interns, and students in their clinical practice. Provides feedback to enhance understanding and compliance.
• Pursues professional growth and skill development.
• Actively contributes to rounds, care conferences, and care coordination. Collaborates and promotes teamwork to achieve positive patient and client outcomes across the organization and/or within the department.
• Proactively connects with Clinical Nutrition team members and other disciplines in the organization to identify Clinical Nutrition-related issues, potential solutions, and opportunities for quality and process improvement.
• Ensures compliance with established regulatory standards and healthcare regulatory requirements by identifying and following policies and procedures for the nutritional care provided.
• Accurately documents patient care and tracks time/activities for use with benchmarking, billing, and/or productivity in accordance with department standards.
• Participates in advocacy, policy and procedure review, quality improvement and/or research.
• Collaborates as a member of committees, task forces, and/or workgroups.
• Works collaboratively as a member of committees, task forces, and workgroups, and is involved in projects that support the organization's mission.
• Financial Responsibility: Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (prior to 2024 graduates). Master's Degree required for 2024 (and beyond) graduates.
• Experience: Two (2) years clinical nutrition.
• Licensure: Registered Dietitians (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) adhering to the Commission of Dietetic Registration guidelines.

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $30.44 to $45.66

The stated range represents the full pay scale; however expected starting pay for this position is above the posted minimum of the range and will likely fall between $32.50 - $39/hour. Additionally, PRN roles qualify for a differential in lieu of benefits.

Benefits Information

As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non‑job‑related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.