Pediatric Nutrition Specialist
4 weeks ago
Accountable for addressing the dietary requirements of patients to ensure optimal health outcomes; evaluates nutritional needs, formulates and executes dietary care plans, and assesses and documents results.
SUPERVISORY STRUCTURE
- Reports to the Clinical Nutrition Manager
Supervisory Role: No
Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree is mandatory.
Field of Study: Degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Food Systems Management, or a related discipline.
Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietitian adhering to the continuing education standards of the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in Tennessee.
Experience: Preferred one year in Clinical Dietetics. Experience with pediatric or neonatal populations is a plus.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Strong computer literacy.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Financial accountability.
- Ability to collaborate with families and healthcare providers.
- Customer service orientation.
- Manage pediatric medical nutrition therapy for a diverse patient population, seeking guidance from Clinical Nutrition Specialists for complex cases.
- Design, implement, and assess care plans based on physiological knowledge and nutritional assessments, integrating with other healthcare strategies.
- Evaluate nutrition care specific to populations and ensure continuity of care through follow-up.
- Document dietary histories and nutritional care data in medical records.
- Interpret and execute physician diet orders, providing clarification and education to families and staff regarding necessary dietary adjustments.
- Assess nutritional needs and oversee enteral and parenteral nutrition to ensure optimal support.
- Provide counseling to individuals and families on nutritional principles, dietary strategies, food choices, and cost-effective options, tailoring plans to individual needs.
- Collaborate with the Food Purchasing Manager to procure medical nutrition products, leveraging contracts to optimize savings.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating quality assurance standards for nutrition services.
- Act as a nutritionist within a multidisciplinary team.
- Offer individual outpatient nutrition counseling upon physician referral.
- Create and compile educational materials for nutrition education and conduct programs as needed.
- Share responsibilities for on-call services.
- Communicate pertinent information effectively to patients, families, staff, physicians, and nutrition team members in a timely manner.
- Work collaboratively with other Clinical Dietitians, Clinical Nutrition Specialists, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, and Food Service Aides to enhance patient care.
- Exhibit teamwork and a cooperative spirit.
- Maintain accurate inventory within assigned responsibilities.
- Utilize hospital resources and time efficiently and responsibly, consistently contributing while on duty.
- Be open to additional assignments as requested.
- Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Medium lifting, pushing, and pulling are required for 20-50 lbs occasionally, 10-20 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs constantly. Emergency situations may require lifting or moving up to 100 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting, squatting, reaching, and standing are necessary. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be involved.
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