Clinical Dietitian II - Endocrinology
About The Position
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA Job Summary: The Department of Endocrinology at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is seeking a pediatric Clinical Registered Dietitian (RD) to provide medical nutrition therapy for pediatric patients in both the hospital and outpatient clinic settings. The Clinical Dietitian II will perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, diagnose nutrition-related problems, determine and implement appropriate targeted 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, modular, 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 participates in on-going education programs for hospital staff, community, parent groups and professional organizations. Participates in performance improvement and outcome research activities. Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment. The Clinical Dietitian II demonstrates strong clinical nutrition knowledge in complex areas of pediatric nutrition and pediatric diabetes disease management. The Clinical Dietitian II will provide patients with ongoing nutrition assessment and outcome-oriented nutrition counseling as necessary to assist patients in achieving and maintaining optimal diabetes management. The Clinical Dietitian II will report directly to the Director of Clinical Nutrition.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition
- Registered Dietitian (RD) credentialed from the Committee on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Licensure in the state of Pennsylvania (LDN)
- Two years related paid clinical experience required as a Clinical Registered Dietitian with pediatric experience strongly preferred, diabetes management required.
- Analytical Skills
- Change Management
- Collaborative Skills
- Computer Skills to include use and navigation
- Customer Service Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Epic Proficiency
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Good Reasoning Skills
- Listening Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Prepare & Give Presentations
- Problem Solving Skills
- Project Management Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Strong Team Player
Nice To Haves
- Board certification in Diabetes Education (CDE or CDCES) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments
- Diagnose nutrition-related problems
- Determine and implement appropriate targeted interventions
- Monitor and evaluate outcomes utilizing the Nutrition Care Process
- Participate in EMR order entry for nutrition
- Participate in on-going education programs
- Participate in performance improvement and outcome research activities
- Provide patients with ongoing nutrition assessment and outcome-oriented nutrition counseling
Benefits
- Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
- Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
- Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
