Clinical & Research Dietitian II - School of Medicine, Human Genetics

3 days ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States Emory HealthcareEmory University Full time
Job Description

Emory University is seeking a highly skilled Clinical & Research Dietitian II to join our team in the School of Medicine, Human Genetics department. As a key member of our team, you will provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients with inherited metabolic disorders in an inpatient and outpatient clinical and/or research setting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate clinical and research responsibilities to ensure patient care and redistribute workload among team members.
  • Assume responsibility for the training and development of professional clinical and research dietetics staff.
  • Develop and participate in revision and update of clinical and research policies/protocols.
  • Conduct quality and performance improvement activities, providing feedback to dietitians and other staff.
  • Coordinate team activities to implement solutions and execute performance appraisals of dietitians at Level I and II.
  • Work with the director on revisions of the internship module, learning experiences, and assignments in areas of clinical, research, and training expertise.
  • Precept and evaluate interns independently and participate in the development and coordination of nutrition-related projects, research, and education programs.
  • Develop, implement, evaluate, monitor, and document the nutrition care plan for patients using the Nutrition Care Process based on patient diagnosis.
  • Write diet prescriptions and document changes in the medical record.
  • Confirm diet prescriptions, evaluate appropriateness, implement, manage, or adjust for oral and/or enteral/parenteral nutrition.
  • Coordinate the implementation of cultural, religious, ethnic preferences, or medical requirements related to teaching and various resources that the patient may be referred to.
  • Evaluate and make recommendations regarding nutritional products and supplies.
  • Coordinate nutritional aspects of patient care with physicians, healthcare personnel, and support staff.
  • Provide care without supervision and support care provided by dietitians at Levels I and II.
  • Demonstrate advanced practice competency and regularly assume responsibility for more complex patients.
  • Effectively apply or participate in evidence-based research to enhance practice.
  • Participate in nutrition rounds, discharge planning, and patient care conferences as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with University and Healthcare teams to assure continuity of care through effective decision making resulting in quality patient care.
  • Provide nutrition counseling to patients, caregivers, and providers based on identified needs.
  • Design, create, evaluate, and utilize education materials based on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics guidelines and evidence-based practice for staff, patients, families, students, and providers.
  • Complete literature reviews related to patient care population and develop and participate in protocols or patient care guidelines for areas of specialization in collaboration with providers.
  • Complete annual professional compliance modules on time and serve as a nutrition resource to physicians, nurses, other allied health professionals, and support staff.
  • Mentor level I and II dietitians and seek guidance and expertise from peers and appropriate medical personnel to expand professional knowledge for application of Medical Nutrition Therapy.
  • Communicate and interpret nutrition information to other staff during nutrition & metabolic rounds or patient care conferences.
  • May serve as a food and nutrition resource/expert to the community through education and presentations participating in University & professional committees, organizations, civic groups, corporations, and the media.
  • Support teaching & knowledge application of dietetic students, genetic counseling students, and medical students in both face-to-face and online classroom environments.
  • Participate in grant-funded research projects and study implementation by collecting and entering data using valid and reliable methods with some oversight.
  • Develop new ideas, identify problems, and assist with preparing and publishing manuscripts, posters, and oral presentations for new knowledge and research under the direction of the Program Director/Principal Investigator.
  • Under supervision, interact with study participants at various stages of the life cycle by participating in study recruitment, enrollment, and scheduling of study subjects for visits.
  • Perform protocol implementation, diet assessments, metabolic testing, nutrition intervention, and patient/provider education.
  • Support research at the Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance (GA CTSA) research center (GCRC) and at Genetics Nutrition Research program as assigned.
Requirements
  • Maintain a specialty certification from an approved nutrition-related area or have a Master's degree in Nutrition, or Dietetics, or a related field.
  • Completing a 2-year specialty fellowship would count towards 2 years of experience.
  • Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • Initiate and maintain development of a professional portfolio through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to reflect professional and career goals.
  • Maintain licensure and registration by participating in continuing education activities, including an average of 15 nutrition-related continuing education hours annually.
  • Competent in various computer skills and diet management software.
  • Additional credentialing, training, and certification may be assigned based on current role.
  • Licensed as a dietitian in the State of Georgia.

Emory University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at (V) | (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.



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