Registered Dietitian - Pediatric Neurology

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian will work in the McBrien Pediatric Neuroscience Center, which serves children in neurology, epilepsy, and sleep medicine. The position primarily expands support for the growing ketogenic diet program and also supports a weekly multidisciplinary neuromuscular clinic. The role may occasionally support inpatient staff when patients are starting ketogenic diets and need nutrition plans.

The Registered Dietitian provides direct patient care using the Nutrition Care Process, including nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, evidence-based interventions and nutrition prescriptions, coordination of Medical Nutrition Therapy, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation. The role also includes nutrition counseling and education for inpatient and outpatient populations. The dietitian collaborates with patients and the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, safe care and maintain effective working relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in dietetics practice sufficient to competently practice as a Registered Dietitian professional.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, required within 180 days.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required within one year.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Experience in ketogenic diet programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care through the Nutrition Care Process, including nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, evidence-based interventions, nutrition prescriptions, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.
• Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Exams as appropriate for high-quality patient care.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education for inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Support the ketogenic diet program and multidisciplinary neuromuscular clinic.
• Occasionally assist inpatient staff with nutrition plans for patients starting ketogenic diets.
• Coordinate services related to Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients.
• Document and maintain records in accordance with RDN standard operating procedures, legislation, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Maintain clinical productivity standards and accurate daily clinical activity records, including information for scheduling and billing.
• Collaborate with and advocate for patient care as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Precept and teach dietetic interns and other students, including medical students.
• Contribute to improvements in department and organizational metrics.
• May communicate and interact with the media on issues related to the focus area or other advanced clinical areas.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time