Pediatric Clinical Nutrition Assistant

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Associate to maintain CBORD data, calculate calorie counts, and assist in planning meals for pediatric patients with psychiatric diagnoses and developmental disabilities. You will coordinate with dietitians, dietetic technicians, and food service teams to ensure accurate meal selections and safety.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, data accuracy, and collaboration across clinical and food service staff in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with CBORD and related nutrition software.
• Ability to communicate nutrition plans to patients and families.
• Understanding of pediatric nutrition needs and safety considerations.
• Experience with food service data entry and tray management.

Responsibilities

• Enter and update patient data in CBORD including meal selections and diet orders.
• Calculate calorie counts and assist with meal planning for specified goals.
• Coordinate menu changes with dietitians, staff and families to ensure patient safety.
• Print menus, tray tickets and reports; update selections during the shift.
• Educate interns and staff on nutrition procedures and software use.
• Assist clinical dietitians and food service staff to maintain data integrity.

Skills

Computers

Interpersonal communication

Nutrition knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

ASCEND recognized nutrition program

Tools

CBORD

LifeChart

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

iRounds

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Associate to maintain CBORD data, calculate calorie counts, and assist in planning meals for pediatric patients with psychiatric diagnoses and developmental disabilities. You will coordinate with dietitians, dietetic technicians, and food service teams to ensure accurate meal selections and safety.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, data accuracy, and collaboration across clinical and food service staff in a hospital setting.