Pediatric Clinical Nutrition Specialist

2 weeks ago

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Full time
Position Overview

The Pediatric Clinical Nutrition Specialist is tasked with recognizing patients at nutritional risk, performing comprehensive nutrition evaluations, and executing tailored nutrition care strategies based on individual patient requirements. This role involves planning and delivering nutrition interventions aligned with medical diagnoses while considering developmental principles from infancy through adolescence. Effective communication of recommendations to physicians and other healthcare professionals is essential. The specialist will assess the success of interventions and make necessary adjustments. Additionally, this position serves as a nutritional resource for healthcare team members, students, interns, and residents.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Patient Care
    1. Administers medical nutrition therapy, including interventions and education for patients and their families identified as nutritionally at risk.
    2. Employs the Nutrition Care Process to establish nutrition diagnoses, formulate suitable intervention plans, and apply evidence-based practices.
    3. Conducts nutrition-focused physical examinations (NFPE) during patient assessments to evaluate risk and/or severity of malnutrition when necessary.
    4. Revises patient care plans based on ongoing monitoring and reassessment.
    5. Communicates changes in patient care plans actively to the healthcare team.
    6. Adheres to established departmental protocols for nutrition screening and assessment.
    7. Provides both inpatient and outpatient interventions and/or education by creating individualized nutrition care plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations of nutritional needs.
    8. Incorporates knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and age-specific nutritional requirements into patient care plans.
    9. Utilizes monitoring and evaluation methods that respect patient nutritional needs alongside cultural, religious, and ethnic considerations.
    10. Implements appropriate clinical documentation practices for all patient interactions.
    11. Records nutrition statements in PES format (problem, etiology, and signs/symptoms) and includes supporting evidence in progress notes.
    12. Demonstrates responsibility for the proper handling of patients' protected health information (PHI) and complies with institutional safety protocols.
  2. Education and Professional Development
    1. Acts as a resource for healthcare team members and allied health personnel regarding nutrition-related matters.
    2. Interprets and shares current clinical knowledge, standards of care, and research to enhance patient care and nutritional interventions.
    3. Completes assigned tasks, including educational materials and updates to the Pediatric Nutrition Handbook.
    4. Develops and executes a personalized portfolio plan with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for ongoing competence and professional advancement as a registered dietitian nutritionist.
    5. Utilizes Scope of Practice, Standards of Excellence, Standards of Practice (SOP), and Standards of Professional Performance (SOPP) tools to assess competence, advance practice, and evaluate organizational programs, services, and initiatives.
  3. Performance Improvement
    1. Complies with all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, adhering to safety, quality improvement, and infection control standards.
    2. Participates in meetings as required and contributes to enhancing patient care quality by engaging in relevant discussions.
    3. Encourages professional development through participation in staff education programs, approved continuing education courses, and specialized training.
    4. Utilizes an organizationally approved nutrition care manual and evidence analysis library to ensure evidence-based practices and stays informed about new developments. With supervisor oversight, implements new clinical practices as appropriate.
    5. Assists in maintaining compliance with regulatory agency standards, including state and federal guidelines.
    6. Engages in departmental and hospital quality improvement initiatives.
  4. Additional Responsibilities
    1. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications

Experience: Clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, with a focus on pediatric nutrition.

Education: Bachelor's Degree and completion of an Accredited Dietetics Internship Program. A Master's degree in a nutrition-related field is preferred.

Licensure: Louisiana Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN).

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