Registered Dietitian - Pediatrics

Cleveland Clinic

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Children’s, our team brings expertise to each check-up, test and procedure to ensure every child receives the best possible care. When you join this family of caregivers, you will receive endless support and guidance as you find your place at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. People seek guidance from a Registered Dietitian (RD) for many reasons, whether to maximize wellness, learn healthier eating habits or decrease the risk of chronic diseases. Using your knowledge and education, you will develop personalized treatment plans for pediatric, critically ill and high-risk patients according to their medical histories, individual needs and goals. Working with these populations requires compassion and sensitivity, so maintaining an understanding attitude and supportive presence is essential. Ultimately, your role is integral to our comprehensive model of care, encompassing every aspect of wellness and health.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or a related field
Current licensure as a Licensed Dietitian (LD)
Active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD)

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Registered Dietitian in Clinical Nutrition OR successful completion of CCF Dietetic Internship Program
Pediatric experience

Responsibilities

Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy, education and counseling to patients.
Implement nutritional care plans, communicate plans, establish a follow-up system and maintain documentation.
Write changes for diet orders, initiate nutrient intake assessments, assess patients for nutritional deficiencies, evaluate fluids and electrolytes and review laboratory and clinical progress notes.
Inform physicians of patient nutritional status and need for diet changes.
Create and revise education materials, participate in program development and develop, implement and market services.
Support the dietetic internship program as a supervised practice rotation preceptor and class instructor.