Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist - Full Time

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Registered Dietitian with a Georgia license to join the inpatient Eating Disorders team at Children’s Scottish Rite Hospital. The dietitian will also be trained to work in the Emergency Department, ICUs, and General Pediatrics. The role participates as an interdisciplinary patient care team member, providing nutritional services and education to meet the needs of the identified patient population within the medical center’s mission and values. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered to the selected candidate.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nutrition or a related field, with eligibility for Georgia licensure.
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Georgia licensed dietitian; applicants who do not currently hold the RD and/or LD credential must obtain it within three months of hire.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

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 nutritional therapy for assigned patients, evaluate responses, and determine when therapy should change.
• Instruct patients and families about nutritional therapy using age-appropriate developmental standards; involve families and caregivers in care and provide education suited to their learning needs.
• Advise groups on pediatric nutritional therapy and community nutrition as required.
• Document all aspects of work-related activities according to departmental standards.
• Participate as a member of the 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.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

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