Clinical Dietitian (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian will display effective nutrition care, apply critical thinking skills and provide effective communication and education skills in daily practice while working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Food & Nutrition (Required) or Bachelor's Degree in Food & Nutrition if established eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians on or before December 31, 2023 (Required)
• 3+ years Working as a clinical dietitian in a health care facility (may include Supervised Practice Program) (Preferred)
• Completion of an ACEND accredited Supervised Practice Program. (Required proficiency)
• Competent skills to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) & apply the nutrition care process to patient care. (Required proficiency)
• Competent skills to evaluate and recommend nutrition needs based on the specific combined objective/subjective information for a clinical nutrition assessment. (Required proficiency)
• Analytical skills to assess patient’s condition & provide appropriate interventions. (Required proficiency)
• Exhibits appropriate & effective communication/interpersonal skills to effectively work with patients, families, physicians and other health care professionals. (Required proficiency)
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Ohio (Required Upon Hire)
• Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (Required Upon Hire)
• Maintains the required continuing education credits for Registration and License. (Required)

Responsibilities

• Delivering Effective Nutrition Care
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Communication & Education
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree