Inpatient Dietitian/Nutritionist - General Pediatrics

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Dietitian/Nutritionist works on the Inpatient Nutrition team and participates as an interdisciplinary patient care team member. The role provides nutritional services and education to meet the needs of an identified patient population, within the medical center’s mission and values. The position focuses on general pediatrics. Pediatric nutrition experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Georgia-licensed dietitian.
If the candidate does not currently hold the RD and/or LD credential, it must be obtained within three months of hire.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
For dietitians credentialed prior to 12/31/23: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
For dietitians credentialed after 12/31/23: Master of Science or Master of Public Health in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric nutrition experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting is preferred but not required.
Experience with pediatric populations.

Responsibilities

Determine nutritional assessments using age- and developmentally appropriate standards.
Recommend appropriate medical nutrition therapy for assigned patients, evaluate their responses, and determine when therapy should change.
Instruct patients and families about nutritional therapy using age-appropriate developmental standards; include family members or caregivers in patient care and provide education suited to their learning needs.
Advise groups on pediatric nutritional therapy and community nutrition as required.
Follow departmental standards for documenting work-related activities.
Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Direct and evaluate dietetic interns and students.
Maintain professional development responsibilities.
Perform other responsibilities as required, including departmental committee participation and annual competencies.