Endocrinology Part Time Clinical Dietitian

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a part-time Clinical Dietitian to support the endocrinology clinic and inpatient diabetes/endocrinology coverage in Columbus, Ohio. The role includes weekend and holiday on-call rotation and an interdisciplinary care approach.

The ideal candidate will hold a BS in Nutrition, be a licensed RD in Ohio, and have AND registration with licensure; pediatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Applies the Nutrition Care Process and workflow elements to provide person-centered nutrition care.
• Provides education on healthy nutrition, obesity and disease prevention; and other topics.
• Coordinates programs in schools, the community and hospital, representing Nationwide Children’s Hospital and building partnerships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Job description

Overview

Part-time Clinical Dietitian position in endocrinology. Interdisciplinary clinic and inpatient coverage of diabetes and endocrinology. Monday, Wednesday, Friday position and 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.

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