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Children's Hospital Medical Center Reg. Dietitian for Nephrology in Cincinnati, Ohio
Job Description At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named: * Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation * One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work * A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc * One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023 * An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Our Nutrition Therapy staff have specialized training in pediatric nutrition for normal growth and development and therapeutic needs. Additionally, we practice family-centered care, taking into account the family's community setting and culture and how family members interact with nutrition and health. All of our dietetics professionals maintain state and national credentials. 40% of the dietitians have an advanced degree and 40% have one or more specialty certifications. Many of our dietitians have a certificate of training in childhood and adolescent weight management. All of our lactation consultants are internationally board certified. We are recruiting a Registered Dietitian for our Nephrology Team. Nephrology is primarily outpatient but some inpatient at Main/Burnet. Schedule: This position is 40 hours per week Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM. Weekend coverage requirement is approximately 6-7 weekends per year. Qualifications: To be considered, candidates will have a Bachelor degree in a related field, Registered Dietician with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and Licensed Dietitian in the state of Ohio. One year of pediatric experience strongly preferred. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * Clinical Practice- Demonstrates knowledge of normal child growth and development and pediatric nutrition when performing nutritional assessments. Develops nutritional care plans and outlines goals with patient and their family based on existing nutritional standards of care. Implements nutritional interventions based on knowledge of disease state, normal and therapeutic nutrition and child development. Interventions incorporate family values, culture and resources. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of patients' nutrition care plan. Revises plan as needed. Collaborates with health care team on the implementation of nutrition care principles. Provides nutrition counseling and education to patients and their families/care providers. Prepares the family to carry out the nutrition regime in the home setting. Collaborates with internal and external resources to support the nutrition care plan. Utilizes current research to enhance professional practice. Provide nutrition expertise for division specific initiatives including community-based programming (i.e. healthy weight and better eating habits). * Clinical Leadership- Relates basic principles of pediatric nutrition to nutrition staff, health care team members and community. Orients, supervises and directs the work of the diet technician(s) and/or interns as applicable. Orients and educates new dietitians. Shares knowledge of pediatric nutrition principles, policies and procedures as applicable. Participates in and supports process improvement activities. * Fiscal Responsibility- Completes productivity records and enters charges in a timely fashion. * Professional Growth and DevelopApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjUxMjM5LjEwNTA4QGNpbmNpbm5hdGljaGlsZHJlbnNjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ