Dietitian-Pediatrics (Pulmonology)

Description

Market Range : 10

Hiring Salary : $4144.04 - $5655.33 / Monthly

JOB SUMMARY / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a Pediatric Dietitian with a special interest or experience in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) to join our multidisciplinary care team. This position provides both inpatient and outpatient nutritional management to pediatric patients with CF working closely with pulmonologists nurses respiratory therapists social workers and other healthcare professionals to support optimal growth nutritional status and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments for pediatric CF patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Develops implements and monitors individualized nutrition care plans in accordance with CF Foundation guidelines.
• Provides nutrition education and counseling to patients and families including enzyme use vitamin supplementation enteral nutrition and managing comorbidities (e.g. CFRD liver disease).
• Collaborates with the CF team to develop quality improvement initiatives and participates in CF registry data reporting as applicable.
• Documents all patient interactions and care plans accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Supports the transition of adolescent patients to adult care with appropriate nutritional guidance.
• Provides telehealth dietitian consultation services to our Jackson TN and Tupelo MS locations (additional certifications in Mississippi may be needed).
• Participates in regular CF multidisciplinary team clinics and inpatient rounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION : Bachelors Degree in Nutrition Dietetics or a related field.(TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE : One (1) year of experience in pediatric or clinical nutrition.

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION : Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Licensed Dietitian in Tennessee and Mississippi.(COPY OF REGISTRATION AND LICENSE ARE REQUIRED)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

WORK SCHEDULE : This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings. May require occasional overnight travel.

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,EMR Systems,Motivational Interviewing,Food Service,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Computer Skills,MDS,Dietary Department Experience,Dialysis Experience,Food Production Experience,Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 4144 - 5655