Registered Dietitian-Pediatrics

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Memphis, TN

116d

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Formulates and implements optimal nutrition therapy and evaluates outcomes for assigned patients at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. Coordinates nutritional care with other disciplines. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics.
• Master's Degree in Dietetics.
• 1-3 years experience as a registered dietitian.
• Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist - Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensed as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in the state where work is performed.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps of the process.
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy, specifically related to pediatrics.
• Complex understanding and application of growth velocity and estimated needs for multiple age groups.
• Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.
• Decision making, problem solving, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units.
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Provides the Nutrition Care Process.
• Formulates and implements pediatric specialty medical nutrition therapy plan of care.
• Documents in accordance with policy, procedure, and clinical practice guidelines.
• Screens, triages, and prioritizes medical nutrition therapy consults for all age groups.
• Completes nutrition assessments and identifies nutrition diagnosis/problem(s).
• Identifies and documents differing malnutrition indicators in neonates, pediatrics, and adults.
• Monitors formula orders and calculates special recipes with or without additives for milk tech staff.
• Identifies and integrates trends in anthropometric indices and biochemical data.
• Performs pediatric nutrition focused physical findings to evaluate nutritional status throughout the lifecycle.
• Serves as resource for multidisciplinary team on proper anthropometric measuring techniques and equipment.
• Implements nutrition plan of care and works collaboratively with foodservice staff and milk techs.
• Navigates wide network of pediatric formulas and additives to ensure tolerance and availability.
• Works with case management and social work to identify available resources for formula supplies.
• Identifies goals and provides age-specific, culturally appropriate nutrition counseling and education.
• Uses evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines and appropriate instructional methods.
• Documents in medical record patient's and/or caregiver comprehension and anticipated compliance.
• Completes Ad Hoc charting for in-patient.
• Calculates special formula recipes for home and modifies as needed.
• Monitors, troubleshoots, and communicates outpatient issues and nutrition plan of care.
• Demonstrates professional development and leadership.
• Demonstrates performance measurement and quality improvement.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.
• Recognition and rewards for dedicated individuals.
• Supportive work environment focused on high-quality, innovative, and compassionate care.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees