Clinical Dietitian II - Endocrinology

Tower Health • Philadelphia, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred
• Diabetes management required
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credentialed
• Pennsylvania State Licensure (LDN)
• Specialty certification CNSC required or obtained within 12 months of hire
• Board certification in Diabetes Education (CDE or CDCES) preferred
• All credentials, PDP and licensure must be maintained
• Demonstrates the ability to work with various members of multidisciplinary teams as well as with other employees throughout the organization.
• Strong knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy principles (pediatric experience required) as they relate to education and counseling for patients with diabetes.
• Knowledge with insulin pens, continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to patients and families, medical staff and physicians.
• Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units.
• Ability to counsel and educate others.
• Understands the scientific rationale and application of, as well as the basic nutritional content, sources and use of commercial oral supplements, tube feedings, infant formulas, intravenous feedings and feeding modules (carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals).
• Understands the scientific rationale of diabetes management as it relates to carbohydrate counting and insulin dosing.
• General knowledge of Word Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, EMR.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in on-going education programs for hospital staff, community, parent groups and professional organizations.
• Participate in performance improvement and outcome research activities.
• Take responsibility for self-development and support a learning environment.
• Provide patients with ongoing nutrition assessment and outcome-oriented nutrition counseling as necessary to assist patients in achieving and maintaining optimal diabetes management.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• tuition assistance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level