Registered Dietitian II

Arkansas Children's; Springdale (AR); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Arkansas Children's is seeking a clinical dietitian for the Springdale campus. Responsibilities include reviewing diagnoses, designing complex nutrition plans, and performing in-depth nutrition assessments with the medical team.

Requirements include Arkansas LD and CDR registration, 4+ years in pediatric nutrition, and a Bachelor's or equivalent (Master's preferred). Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. with limited weekend call, on-site service.

Competenze

• Reviews diagnosis and designs and implements complex nutritional care plans.
• Performs nutritional assessments and collaborates with medical teams.
• Identifies nutrition issues and writes diet orders within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient progress and communicates with care teams.
• Provides education to patients and families on diet and nutrition.

Mansioni

• Participate as part of a multidisciplinary medical team to ensure necessary nutrition.
• Document nutrition plans and daily charges in patient records.
• Contribute to ongoing education and research in nutrition care.
• Assist in transitions of care and discharge planning related to nutrition.

Conoscenze

Pediatric Nutrition

Clinical Dietetics

Assessment & Planning

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Nursing Diploma

Master's Degree (recommended)

Descrizione del lavoro

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm with limited weekend call required

Time Type

Full time

Department

CC097241 Clinical Nutrition

Summary

Springdale campus - Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm with limited weekend call required - Requirements: 4 yrs Pediatric Nutrition experience, Arkansas LD & CDR registration

Additional Information

• Springdale campus
• Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm with limited weekend call required
• Requirements: 4 yrs Pediatric Nutrition experience, Arkansas LD & CDR registration

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent or Nursing Diploma

Recommended Education

Master's Degree

Required Work Experience

Clinical Nutrition - Direct_4 years Pediatric nutrition

Required Certifications

Licensed Dietitian (LD) - Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board, Registered Dietician Nutritionist - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Recommended Certifications

Board Certified Specialist in Obesity & Weight Management (CSOWM) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition (CSP-CC) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist - Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education, Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian (CEDRD) - International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) - National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Pediatric Nutrition Specialist (CSP) - CDR - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Description

• Reviews diagnosis and designs and implements complex 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. Writes therapeutic diet orders within scope of practice.
• Monitors patients progress.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family, and all medical staff. Provides appropriate information (problems, requests for service, improvement suggestions, etc.) to management.
• 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.
• Functions as a part of a multidisciplinary medical team. Collaborates with nutritional services to ensure that necessary foods are available and procures formula from appropriate sources. Works with dietetic interns and provides peer review of nutritional assessments and diet orders.
• Documents all pertinent nutrition information in patient's medical records according to policy. Document daily charges for patients seen, procedures and activities performed and time spent on each.
• Attends nutritional case studies, department in-service and other training opportunities and document continuing education credit in CDR format.
• Actively participates in Medical Team rounds.
• Participates in research project related to nutrition specialty.
• Provides presentations for hospital staff and the community as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.