Dietitian Nutritionist - Atrium Health's Levine Children's Hospital Outpatient- Pediatric Liver Transplant FT Days
About The Position
Atrium Health's Levine Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Dietitian Nutritionist for their Pediatric Liver Transplant program. This role covers both inpatient and outpatient services and requires a 4-hour weekend inpatient shift rotation. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus based on eligibility. The Dietitian Nutritionist will assess and monitor patients' nutritional status, provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and counseling, complete consults and referrals, and collaborate with physicians and nurses. They will also be responsible for thorough and timely documentation, developing and evaluating educational materials, and providing in-services to team members and other disciplines. The role involves teaching and disseminating nutrition research findings and communicating with multidisciplinary departments to ensure excellent customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian (by the Commission of Dietetic Registration) and licensed by affiliated state board as applicable OR successful completion of the Registered Dietitian exam and must be registered and licensed within 6 months of employment.
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition or related field if CDR registration eligibility is obtained prior to January 1, 2024, or minimum of master’s degree if initial CDR registration is obtained on or after January 1, 2024.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the population served.
Responsibilities
- Assesses and monitors nutritional status of patients/clients and adjusts nutritional care as indicated.
- Provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT)/counseling including assessment and education.
- Completes consults and referrals as received.
- Communicates with physicians, nurses, and others to coordinate nutrition into a total patient/client therapy program.
- Completes all required documentation including nutritional care plan, assessments, consultations, nutrient intake analyses and patient/client education.
- Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient/client and family education.
- Develops, evaluates, and utilizes appropriate education materials.
- Provides/develops periodic in-services on selected topics to team members and other disciplines as requested.
- Teaches and disseminates results and findings of nutrition research to medical team members, nursing, pharmacy, patients, and public.
- Communicates with multidisciplinary departments on patient/client care and issues.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
