Pediatric Clinical Nutrition Assistant

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; Presencial; USD 25.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rhode Island Hospital seeks a Dietetic Assistant to support pediatric inpatient nutrition services. Under supervision, you will update CBORD data, enter meal selections, and print tray tickets while assisting Dietitians, Dietetic Technicians, and food service staff.

You will calculate calorie counts, develop meal plans for special diets, monitor patient intake, and communicate dietary needs to the team to ensure patient safety.

Formación

• Familiarity with CBORD and LifeChart data systems.
• Basic nutrition knowledge and ability to explain diet plans.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Clear oral and written communication with patients and staff.
• Compassion for pediatric patients with psychiatric considerations.
• Proficiency in CBORD, LifeChart and standard software.

Responsabilidades

• Enter and update patient data in CBORD (meals, orders, preferences).
• Calculate calorie counts and assist with diet orders for patients.
• Develop and adjust menus for special diets and nutritional balance.
• Print menus, tray tickets and reports; update selections during shifts.
• Communicate diet plans with Dietitians, Technicians, and food staff.
• Round on units at meals to gather patient satisfaction and needs.
• Ensure accuracy of meals and safety of diet orders across teams.
• Coordinate menu changes and respond to patient allergies and requests.
• Review LifeChart records for admission/discharge and allergies.
• Troubleshoot CBORD/LifeChart issues and support staff.
• Educate interns and staff about nutrition workflows.
• Assist with nutrition in-services and policy adherence.
• Complete other duties as assigned by dietetics leadership.
• Monitor patient intake for adequacy and report concerns.

Conocimientos

CBORD navigation

Data entry

Computer literacy

Customer service

Educación

ASCEND recognized nutrition program

Herramientas

LifeChart

CBORD

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

iRounds

Descripción del empleo

Rhode Island Hospital seeks a Dietetic Assistant to support pediatric inpatient nutrition services. Under supervision, you will update CBORD data, enter meal selections, and print tray tickets while assisting Dietitians, Dietetic Technicians, and food service staff.

You will calculate calorie counts, develop meal plans for special diets, monitor patient intake, and communicate dietary needs to the team to ensure patient safety.