Registered Dietitian III

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest•Little Rock, AR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides complex therapeutic nutritional care - both direct and consultative; provides formal teaching; serves as a mentor for Registered Dietitians I and II and as a preceptor for the Dietetic Interns; interacts with other professionals locally, statewide and nationally. Plays an active role in developing, implementing and evaluating change within the department.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent or Nursing Diploma
6 years of experience
Licensed Dietitian (LD) - Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board
Registered Dietician Nutritionist - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition (CSP-CC) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators
Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian (CEDRD) - International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation
Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD) - National Board of Nutrition Support Certification
Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Pediatric Nutrition Specialist (CSP) – CDR - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Responsibilities

Participates effectively and professionally in medical team rounds, in patient care conferences and with clinical staff
Provides education and training for co-workers, dietetic interns, medical students and residents, other health care personnel and the community
Documents all pertinent nutrition information in the patient's medical records following Joint Commission standards, ADIME format and departmental policies and procedures
Serves on hospital-wide committee or hold office in local, state or national dietetic related professional organization
Present at state or national meeting or publication of manuscript or Grand Rounds or similar setting.
Develops education & provides classroom instruction for physicians, residents and other students as a part of their specialty
Identifies nutrition related issues and makes appropriate referrals for complex problems
Assumes a leadership role in mentoring all clinical dietitians and providing appropriate information to expand their knowledge base.
Other duties as assigned.