Pediatric Dietitian Outpatient/Inpatient

Job Description

Facilitates the nutrition care process in order to provide the patient with optimal medical nutrition therapy.

Posting Details

Shift : This position will be regularly scheduled for at least two shifts per week 8 : 30 am-5 pm. Additional shift rotation includes on call, weekends and holidays.

There is potential for additional coverage shifts in this role. This is an in person role; No remote work.

• Part Time 16 hrs / weekly
• This position position will be working with outpatient Oncology / BMT clinics and inpatient Cancer Transplant unit with potential for additional unit / clinic coverage.

Job Essentials

• Completes and documents nutrition assessment.
• Completes and documents nutrition diagnosis.
• Identifies and implements appropriate nutrition interventions including quality nutrition education based on customer needs, expectations, and culture.
• Monitors and evaluates individual nutrition outcomes related to nutrition diagnosis, goals, and interventions.
• Communicates nutrition expertise with all appropriate healthcare providers.
• Uses resources effectively and efficiently in practice.
• Precepts students.
• Participates in department continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborates with other dietitians as needed.

Note : If employee is hired without being a Registered Dietitian, they must successfully pass the RD exam with six months of hire to remain in the job.

If employee is hired without being a Certified Dietitian, they must become also become certified within six months of hire to remain in the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition related field. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution.

Education is verified.

• Successful completion of an approved Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) program
• Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or registration eligible (see note above)
• Self starter, detail oriented, and effective organizational skills
• Demonstrated computer proficiency
• Certified Dietitian in the state of Utah or obtain within six months of hire (see note above)
• For caregivers that handle food as part of their responsibilities ( cooking demos or assist with meal delivery), a Food Handler’s Permit (as required by facility)

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience as a registered dietitian
• Pediatric, oncology, and / or nutrition support experience preferred

Physical Requirements :

• Interact with others requiring the employee to communicate information.
• Operate computers and other equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read computer monitors and documents.
• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

Anticipated job posting close date :

09 / 10 / 2024

Location :

Primary Childrens Hospital

Work City : Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City

Work State : Utah

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$ - $

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