Clinical Dietitian II

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The World’s Best Stop at Nothing There’s a reason St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is consistently ranked on Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” list. Actually, there are more than 6,500 reasons. At our world-class pediatric research hospital, every one of our 6,500 professionals shares our commitment to making a difference in the ives of the children we serve. There’s a unique bond when you are part of a team that will stop at nothing to advance the treatments and cures of pediatric catastrophic diseases. The result is a collaborative, positive environment where all employees, regardless of their role, receive the resources, support, and encouragement to advance and grow their careers. A Clinical Dietitian II develops and delivers medical nutrition therapy to patients based on patient needs and standard processes. Assesses nutritional status, determines nutritional requirements, and sets appropriate goals according to established standards. Institutes appropriate type of nutrition support, evaluates outcome of medical nutritional therapy. Adjusts medical nutrition therapy by recommending and initiates appropriate changes in delivery of nutrients to achieve established outcomes. Provides appropriate nutrition intervention and education/ instruction to patients/ families. Clinical Dietitian II - Inpatient/Outpatient Leukemia Services: Provides comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to pediatric patients in the inpatient and outpatient Leukemia services, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and education. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement evidence-based nutrition care plans that promote optimal patient outcomes. Participates in quality improvement initiatives and monitors quality measures to advance clinical nutrition practice, enhance patient care, and support departmental and organizational goals. Eventually, able to provide cross-coverage for additional inpatient and outpatient clinical services as needed to support departmental operations.

Requirements

Master's degree in nutrition or a related field including an ACEND-approved dietetic internship required.
3+ years of experience in clinical dietetics required.
Dietitian/Nutritionist License (LDN-TN) by State of Tennessee Division of Health-Related Boards required.
Registered as a Dietitian/Nutritionist (LC: CDRAND-RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in an pediatrics/hospital setting preferred.
Proven performance in earlier/ comparable role.
Certification in Nutrition Support by the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition preferred.
Board Certification as a Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
Board Certification as a Specialist in Oncology Nutrition by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners preferred.
Certified Clinical Research Associate by the Society of Clinical Research Associates preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver medical nutrition therapy to patients based on patient needs and standard processes.
Assess nutritional status, determine nutritional requirements, and set appropriate goals according to established standards.
Institute appropriate type of nutrition support, evaluate outcome of medical nutritional therapy, Adjust medical nutrition therapy by recommending and initiating appropriate changes in delivery of nutrients to achieve established outcomes.
Provide appropriate nutrition intervention and education/ instruction to patients/ families.
Participate in quality control/quality assurance activities within department.
Participate in nutrition research and/or projects.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure integrated care.
Serve as a nutrition resource, educator, and consultant for patient’s health care professionals, students, and the community.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.