Registered Dietitian I – Clinical Nutrition Specialist

Arkansas Children's; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's in Springdale is seeking a licensed dietitian to join the Clinical Nutrition team. You will review diagnoses, design and implement nutritional care plans, and collaborate with medical staff to optimize patient nutrition from newborn to adult.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, documentation, education for patients and families, and participation in rounds. Must hold LD and CDR credentials and have Arkansas licensure; Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) - Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Experience in clinical nutrition and hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews diagnosis and designs and implements nutritional care plans for patients utilizing general dietetic standards.
• Performs nutritional assessments and works with medical team to provide optimal nutrition care for patients.
• Identifies nutrition related issues and obtains assistance/referrals for complex problems.
• Monitors patients' progress.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family, and all medical staff.
• Educates and provides guidance to patient, family, care-givers, and staff on diet, feeding regimen or other nutritional information prior to discharge or during outpatient consultation.

Skills

Dietary assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Arkansas Children's in Springdale is seeking a licensed dietitian to join the Clinical Nutrition team. You will review diagnoses, design and implement nutritional care plans, and collaborate with medical staff to optimize patient nutrition from newborn to adult.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, documentation, education for patients and families, and participation in rounds. Must hold LD and CDR credentials and have Arkansas licensure; Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.