Clinical Nutrition Specialist I

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

1d • $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nutrition Specialist I provides comprehensive, quality nutrition care to a defined patient population in an efficient, timely and caring manner. Responsibilities include nutrition assessment of patients that are at nutritional risk; development, implementation, and on-going evaluation of a nutrition care plan; education of patients and families with consideration for individual needs with follow-up information to referring physician. The Clinical Nutrition Specialist I is also involved in education of students, hospital staff and the community.
At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.
Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 1-2 years experience
• Registered Dietitian - required upon hire
• Employees must obtain Licensed Dietitian KS or equivalent within 15 days of start date.
• Employees must obtain Licensed Dietitian MO or equivalent within 15 days of start date.
• Hepatitis B Vaccination (for dialysis only) Required Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred
• Membership Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Preferred Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition care for all patients in the assigned caseload.
• Provide education and/or in-service training to students and staff, professionals, and community.
• Participate in Nutrition department activities.

Benefits

• The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

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