Pediatric Dietetic Technician: Meal Rounds & Education

Brown University Health; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health at Bradley Hospital in East Providence, RI, seeks a patient-centered nutrition support role assisting Registered Dietitians. You will collect information, monitor diets, adjust menus, and assist with education and meal planning to support prescribed nutrition care plans.

The position involves collaboration with pediatric patients with psychiatric diagnoses or developmental needs, daily meal rounds, and updating nutrition data in the electronic health record.

Qualifications

• Degree in nutrition with ACEND Didactic Program in Dietetics.
• Completion of ACEND program within 6 months if pending.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition in physiology and disease.
• Analytical and communication skills with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Caries out functions compassionately for pediatric patients with psychiatric diagnoses.
• Communicate with Clinical Dietitians and nursing teams.
• Update allergen / specialty diet lists daily and notify kitchen.
• Indicate allergy trays with red sticker.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Leadership

Computer skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Dietetics

ACEND Didactic Program in Dietetics

Tools

CBORD

LifeChart

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

iRounds

Job description

Brown University Health at Bradley Hospital in East Providence, RI, seeks a patient-centered nutrition support role assisting Registered Dietitians. You will collect information, monitor diets, adjust menus, and assist with education and meal planning to support prescribed nutrition care plans.

The position involves collaboration with pediatric patients with psychiatric diagnoses or developmental needs, daily meal rounds, and updating nutrition data in the electronic health record.