Clinical Dietitian / Clinical Nutrition / Clinical Registered Dietitian

Job Summary :

• Our client is seeking an experienced pediatric Clinical Registered Dietitian (RD) to provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to pediatric patients seen in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition.
• The Clinical Dietitian II is responsible for patients in GI outpatient clinics including satellites but may also cover inpatients on GI service. This includes GI patients within the Healthy Teens Healthy Kids Weight Management & Bariatric Program. The Clinical Dietitian II will perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, diagnose nutrition-related problems, determine, and implement appropriate targeted nutrition interventions, and monitor and evaluate outcomes utilizing the Nutrition Care Process. The Clinical Dietitian II may have medical nutrition order writing privileges and may participate in EMR order entry for oral nutrition supplements, modulars, oral diets, tube feedings (enteral nutrition) and intravenous feedings (parenteral nutrition) per the Clinical Registered Dietitian Medical Nutrition Therapy Order Management Protocol. The Clinical Dietitian II is responsible for nutrition education to patients and parents and may participate in on-going education programs for hospital staff, community, parent groups and professional organizations. Participates in performance improvement and outcome research activities.
• The Clinical Dietitian II will possess strong clinical nutrition knowledge in complex areas of pediatric nutrition, gastroenterology, obesity and nutrition support. Participates in performance improvement and outcome research activities. Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment. The Clinical Dietitian II will consult and collaborate with other healthcare professionals within the hospital and practice plan. The Clinical Dietitian II is perceived as the expert resource for all clinical nutrition concerns. Participates in the education of clinical nutrition interns, medical students, residents, fellows, nurses and other clinicians. The Clinical Dietitian II will report directly to the Director of Clinical Nutrition.

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