Clinical Dietician, Special Care Nursery

Northside Hospital - Canton, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Canton, GA

Hospitals

About the position

This position prepares and implements nutritional care plans in the Special Care Nursery for patients from birth to 18 months of age, in accordance with departmental policy and standards of care. The role involves screening patients identified at high risk per hospital protocol, evaluating and modifying the nutrition care plan on an ongoing basis, and collaborating with medical providers, nursing staff, and other ancillary staff in the SCN. Responsibilities include providing Infant Formula Education and conducting in-depth nutritional assessments and follow-up care in the SCN. The position will split time between the Northside Atlanta and Cherokee locations, with 3 days per week in Atlanta and 2 days per week in Cherokee.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records, gathers data and evaluates nutritional status of patients to formulate and implement effective nutritional care plans following department policy and standards.
• Evaluates effectiveness of current plan, revises care plan as needed, and documents in the patient's medical record ensuring continuity of care.
• Collection of pertinent medical, biochemical, anthropometric, social and nutritional data.
• Identification of current, past or potential nutritional problems.
• Calculation of individualized nutrient requirements.
• Recommendations for type, amount, and route of nutrition support.
• Documentation in the medical record.
• Infant Formula Education Demonstrations.
• Assesses the nutritional status of infants within the NICU and documents nutritional needs and goals appropriately in the medical record.
• Works as a team member with nursing personnel, medical staff, families, and others in developing nutrition-related care plans and programs.
• May participate in planning and implementing clinical learning experiences for Dietetic students and evaluate student performance.
• Promotes and supports initiation of lactation.
• Assists in developing and implementing Quality Improvement programs, evaluates policies and procedures and standards of care.
• Maintains a current knowledge base in clinical nutrition and tracks CEU credits to maintain registration and licensure.
• Practices proper safety technique in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Develops knowledge and skills in areas of responsibilities and becomes a resource person to other staff members.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds, and attends interdisciplinary patient care conferences.
• Instructs families regarding special nutrition care plans and infant formula education demos.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition related subject matter, and Dietetic Internship or equivalent training.
• Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Current licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia.
• Two (2) or more years' experience in clinical dietetics with broad areas of expertise, including greater than or equal to two (2) years in designated Neonatal Nutrition.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult/parent (and/or children/neonate as needed) education principles.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Public Speaking experience preferred.
• Masters' degree in nutrition subject is highly preferred.
• Specialized training with neonatal population.
• Certified Specialist as recognized by appropriate governing body (e.g., A.N.D., CDR, A.S.P.E.N.) and certification (e.g., Pediatrics (CSP), Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)).