Clinical Dietitian Cerebral Palsy
Nationwide Children's Hospital | |||||
United States, Ohio, Columbus | |||||
Nov 04, 2024 | |||||
Clinical Dietitian Cerebral Palsy
Overview The Clinical Registered & Licensed Dietitian, (RD, LD), is responsible for initiating and providing nutritional care to pediatric, adolescent, and select adult patients in assigned service lines; participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of department goals; and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and external regulatory bodies. The Clinical RD, LD provides health education to the medical team, patients and caregivers, and the community as requested. The position may also participate in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives and hospital committees.The RD, LD demonstrates competence (age/developmental/medical/cultural) in skills defined in duties and responsibilities. Why Nationwide Children's Hospital? As part of a recently approved business plan, one of multiple positions created includes a part-time Dietitian working in the Cerebral Palsy Outpatient Clinic! Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for children and adults with a focus on Cerebral Palsy. Come work with over 60 Clinical Dietitians in one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals! The Comprehensive Cerebral Palsy (CP) Program at Nationwide Children's Hospital provides cutting-edge care for people with CP during their lifespan. Every person seen in our clinic has access to a team of doctors who are experts in different types of medical care. This multidisciplinary approach to care means the team works together to help support the best quality of life for each patient. The CP Program emphasizes excellence in clinical care while focusing on research to improve outcomes for children and adults with CP. The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud. Responsibilities
Initiates and provides complete nutritional care of inpatients and/or outpatients on assigned service lines. Develops, updates and/or implements standards of patient care applicable to the assigned patient population. Ensures high-quality standards consistent with current evidence-based practice (EBP) nutrition research.
Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED 1. Bachelor's degree in nutrition, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) registration, and licensure to practice as a dietitian from the Ohio Board of Dietetics; OR licensed permit with completion and passing of the RD exam within 3 months of employment. 2. Experience as a clinical registered & licensed dietitian preferred; clinical pediatric experience desirable. 3. Analytical and organizational skills required to evaluated patients' nutrition needs, with age/developmental medical/cultural appropriateness in mind, and to formulate and implement care plans. 4. Strong verbal and written communication skills required to educate patients, families/caregivers, hospital staff and the public; and to write reports and correspondence and document patient care activities. 5. Effective interpersonal skills required in interactions with patients and families/caregivers, NCH medical, nursing and allied medical staff, other clinical registered & licensed dietitians, occupational therapists and speech therapists, other hospital personnel, other agencies and institutions, and the public. MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Note frequency as Constantly (67-100%), Frequently (34-66%) and Occasionally (0-33%) for each requirement. Also note any lifting requirements with pound limit. Sitting - frequently Talking on phone/in person - frequently Typing on a keyboard - frequently Standing/walking - frequently The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. EOE MF/Vet/Disability Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
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