Senior Pediatric Dietitian — Pediatric Nutrition Expert

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

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.