Phoenix Children's Hospital - Phoenix, AZ
posted 6 days ago
About the position
The Pediatric Dietitian I (PD I) provides evidence-based nutrition care to patients/families using practice skills which satisfy the needs/concerns of assigned patients. The PD I can formulate and implement an individualized nutrition care plan using current medical nutrition therapy (MNT). The PD I contributes to nutrition care decisions that lead to positive outcomes and is an effective educator. The PD I addresses routine problems in the work environment by providing assistance or referring these to other, more experienced team members. The PD I prioritizes workload, delivers nutrition care to assigned patients, and discusses/assists/advocates for the nutritional care needs of the patient/family. This position receives oversight by the Manager, Clinical Nutrition Services. Ability to manage daily workload, identify routine problems in the work area and solve problems with advice/assistance from others is required.
Responsibilities
- Provides nutrition care to assigned patients/families with general pediatric nutritional conditions/disorders, ages and developmental stages.
- Assesses the nutritional needs of patients, develops and implements an effective MNT plan of care, recommends and implements effective interventions and monitors/evaluates nutrition care outcomes for patients in a timely manner.
- Selects the appropriate feeding modality for the patient and accurately calculates nutritional needs.
- Assumes a proactive role with patient/family education and patient/family satisfaction in the practice setting.
- Documents nutrition care plans and recommendations accurately, concisely and adheres to documentation policies and standards.
- Participates in teaching/patient rounds for assigned patients.
- Carries out patient care-related duties under routine supervision and addresses routine problems encountered for assigned patients.
- Serves the hospital, the community and other health care organizations as a resource for nutrition-related information.
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of quality and performance improvement.
- Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Requirements
- Ability to manage daily workload and identify routine problems in the work area.
- Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and pediatric nutritional conditions.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the patient care setting.
- Ability to document nutrition care plans and recommendations accurately.
