Pediatric Dietitian II

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pediatric Dietitian II at Phoenix Children's Hospital is a registered dietitian/nutritionist specializing in general and pediatric nutrition. You will formulate nutrition care plans using evidence-based MNT and educate patients and families in a hospital setting.

Requires current RD/rDN credentials, advanced degree or board certification, and 2+ years pediatric experience. Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and participation in rounds are essential. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and supervised practice experience which meets the requirements for registered dietitian nutritionist status of the Commission on Dietetic Registration/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Required
• A master’s degree (ex. MS, MPH, MEd) is required unless certified in a practice-applicable specialty area (ex. CSP, CNSC, CDE). Required
• Two or more years practice experience. Required
• Pediatric experience. Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition care to assigned patients/families of general and specialized pediatric nutritional conditions/disorders, ages and developmental stages.
• Assesses the nutritional needs of patients, develops and implements an effective MNT plan of care, recommends and implements effective interventions and monitors/evaluates nutrition care outcomes for patients in a timely manner.
• Selects the appropriate feeding modality for the patient and accurately calculates nutritional needs.
• Assumes a proactive role with patient/family education in the practice setting.
• Documents nutrition care plans and recommendations accurately, concisely and adheres to documentation policies and standards.
• Participates in teaching/patient rounds for assigned patients and serves as liaison between the health care team and family.
• Carries out patient care-related duties under routine supervision and raises issues when needed.
• Promotes quality and performance improvement initiatives within hospital operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Flexibility

Bilingual (Spanish) skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and supervised practice for RD/RDN

Master’s degree (MS/MPH/MEd) required unless specialty

Job description

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Days, 8am-5pm

Posting #: 1028580

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Pediatric Dietitian II (PD II) is a registered dietitian/nutritionist who is competent in general and specialized pediatric nutrition and either holds an advanced degree or a practice-related board certification. The PD II uses evidence-based knowledge to formulate a nutrition care plan, is competent in current medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for pediatrics, participates in nutrition care decisions that lead to positive outcomes and is an effective educator. The PD II demonstrates concentrated knowledge/experience in one or more pediatric nutrition sub-specialties. The PD II shows initiative in solving routine problems in the work environment and can self-manage daily duties and assignments. The PD II prioritizes workload, delivers nutrition care to assigned patients, and discusses/assists/advocates for nutrition care needs for the patient/family. This position receives oversight by the Manager, Clinical Nutrition Services. Ability to manage daily workload, identify and solve problems in the work area and meet quality and patient satisfaction goals is required.

Position Duties

• Provides nutrition care to assigned patients/families of general and specialized pediatric nutritional conditions/disorders, ages and developmental stages. Contributes to patient care decisions by using critical thinking and problem solving skills in the patient care setting. Professional knowledge and skills meet specialist-level indicators from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Scope of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for pediatric dietitians.


• Assesses the nutritional needs of patients, develops and implements an effective MNT plan of care, recommends and implements effective interventions and monitors/evaluates nutrition care outcomes for patients in a timely manner. Follows Phoenix Children's standards of care and evidence-based practice guidelines applicable to assigned patients. Develops nutrition plan of care is integrated with the patient’s total health care needs and includes the psychosocial, ethnic, cultural and religious needs of the patient/family. Responds to and is sensitive to individual differences, varying socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.


• Selects the appropriate feeding modality for the patient and accurately calculates nutritional needs. Changes to the nutrition plan of care are made according to findings in a timely fashion.


• Assumes a proactive role with patient/family education in the practice setting. Provides nutrition education to patients/families by identifying preferred learning style and then selecting technique, tools and materials which promote/enhance learning. Adapts teaching style to facilitate learning and behavior modification for individual patients/families.


• Documents nutrition care plans and recommendations accurately, concisely and adheres to documentation policies and standards. Ensures timely availability of information for inclusion in the interdisciplinary care plan.


• Participates in teaching/patient rounds for assigned patients. Contributes information that assists the interdisciplinary team to make decisions which meet patient care goals. Is recognized by interdisciplinary team as a subject matter expert. Serves as a liaison between the health care team and family for the purpose of accommodating individual needs and preferences. Understands, interprets and responds to age specific cues, non-verbal communication and caregiver feedback relative to nutrition care plan.


• Carries out patient care-related duties under routine supervision and addresses problems encountered within assigned area and throughout the work environment. Recognizes limits of knowledge/experience for self and asks for assistance from others when needed. Requires minimal assistance with problems encountered within and outside of current practice area or experience. Able to easily assist less-experienced nutrition team members with their problems, questions and concerns.


• Serves the hospital, the community and other health care organizations as a resource for nutrition-related information. Provides nutrition education to the interdisciplinary health care team and the community upon request. Participates in projects and activities that promote health and well-being of patients/families and may serve in a leadership role on project team, Projects may include nutrition practice standards, regulatory agency standards, hospital and/or departmental operations systems, quality and performance improvement initiatives, safety, research, education and mentoring/development of others.


• Demonstrates understanding of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of quality and performance improvement. May participate in work groups focused on quality/performance improvement. Demonstrates and supports change that improves/enhances care, treatment and services. Demonstrates understanding of hospital and departmental policies, operational systems , safety practices organizational goals and initiatives. Abides by regulatory standards. Assumes personal accountability to enhance the patient experience by using high quality, patient satisfaction-directed interactions/tools/activities in the execution of duties. Interacts with patients and families in a compassionate and respectful manner at all times. Seeks out and supports new ways of satisfying patients/families through ideas and innovations.


• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties


• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies


• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders


• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do


• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way


• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact


• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future


• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree and supervised practice experience which meets the requirements for registered dietitian nutritionist status of the Commission on Dietetic Registration/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Required


• A master’s degree (ex. MS, MPH, MEd) is required unless certified in a practice-applicable specialty area (ex. CSP, CNSC, CDE). Required

Experience

• Two or more years practice experience. Required


• Experience in a health-care, preferably hospital, environment using current MNT to provide care to hospitalized patients. This may include but is not limited to TPN, infant and enteral formulas, critical care, GI disorders, cardiac, diabetes, renal, pulmonary, cystic fibrosis, prematurity and weight management/growth concerns/disorders. Required


• Pediatric experience. Preferred

Special Skills

• Strong verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills are essential. Required


• Flexibility with scheduled days of work and hours of work, participation in the On-Call/Weekend rotation to meet patient care demands and project/activity deadlines. Required


• Bilingual (Spanish) skills. Preferred

Additional Requirements

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (R.D. or R.D.N.) credential recognized by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• 1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally


• 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently


• 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently


• 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly


• 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally


• 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally


• 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently


• 8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently


• 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally


• 10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly


• 11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally


• 12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently


• 13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly


• 14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly


• 15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly


• 16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently


• 17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally


• 18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable


• 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable


• 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable


• 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable


• 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable


• 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable


• 24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable