Registered Dietitian - Outpatient - Medically Complex Care, Spina Bifida, and Muscular Dystroph[...]

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a dedicated nutrition professional to join their team. This role involves providing nutritional services and education to patients, ensuring they receive the best care tailored to their needs. You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, assess nutritional requirements, and guide families through nutritional therapies. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's health and have a background in nutrition, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that values its employees and the communities they serve.

Qualifications

• Pediatric nutrition experience preferred in inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Current Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.

Responsibilities

• Determines nutritional assessments using appropriate standards.
• Instructs patients and families on nutritional therapy.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Medical Dietetics

Job description

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

4:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Participates as interdisciplinary patient care team member to provide nutritional services and education to meet needs of identified patient population within the scope of the medical center’s mission and values.

Experience

• Pediatric nutrition experience in inpatient or outpatient setting preferred, but not required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pediatric populations

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Medical Dietetics, or related field

Certification Summary

• Current Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Georgia licensed dietitian
• If dietitian does not currently possess RD and/or LD credential, must obtain within 3 months of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Job Responsibilities

• Determines nutritional assessment using age and developmentally appropriate standards.
• Recommends appropriate medical nutritional therapy for assigned patients and evaluates response to medical nutritional therapy and determines change.
• Instructs patient and family related to nutritional therapy which incorporates age-appropriate developmental standards. Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for learning needs of patient and family.
• Advises groups related to pediatric nutritional therapy and community nutrition as required.
• Implements departmental standards for documenting all aspects of work-related activities.
• Participates as member of interdisciplinary team.
• Directs and evaluates dietetic interns/students.
• Maintains professional development responsibilities.
• Performs other responsibilities as required, including but not limited to departmental committee participation and annual competencies.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2174 North Druid Hills Rd NE

Job Family

Nutrition