Clinical Dietitian- School Health

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH, is seeking a qualified Registered Dietitian to support the Diabetes and School Health program. The role emphasizes nutrition care, education, and preventive health across school and community settings.

Responsibilities include applying the Nutrition Care Process, delivering nutrition education on obesity prevention, and coordinating school and community projects that advance child health.

Formación

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, required.
• Licensed as a Registered Dietitian in Ohio, required.
• CDCES within one year of hire, required.
• Experience as a clinical registered & licensed dietitian, preferred.
• Clinical pediatric experience, preferred.

Responsabilidades

• 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, representing Nationwide Children’s Hospital and developing strong community partnerships.

Conocimientos

Analytical

Organizational

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor in Nutrition

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Diabetes and School Health (DASH) is an enhanced care-coordination program that works to provide the best diabetes care through direct oversight, education and support for patients living with Type I and Type II Diabetes.

Overview

Diabetes and School Health (DASH) is an enhanced care-coordination program that works to provide the best diabetes care through direct oversight, education and support for patients living with Type I and Type II Diabetes.

This position travels to schools in Columbus and the surrounding area providing services to students enrolled in the program. Schedule is M-F Day shift. Some options available for a modified summer schedule based on clinical need.

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

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.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within one year of hire, required.

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