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Clinical Nutrition Specialist I

2 months ago


Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Arkansas Children's Hospital Full time

Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC017235 Clinical Nutrition - Little Rock

Summary:

M-F 8a-4:30p - Allergy/Immunology Clinic

The role involves delivering safe and effective family-centered nutritional care to patients ranging from newborns to adults with diverse health conditions. The incumbent will assess diagnoses and develop nutritional care strategies for patients, adhering to established dietetic standards and regulations. This position serves as a valuable resource for colleagues, aiding in problem-solving, engaging in shared governance, and contributing to evidence-based practices while cultivating clinical leadership capabilities in designated areas. The role typically operates independently and addresses complex cases while contributing to various assigned projects.

Additional Information:

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Recommended Education:

Master's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Work Experience:

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Licensed Dietitian (LD) - Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board, REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Recommended Certifications:

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Evaluate diagnoses and create nutritional care plans for patients, utilizing established dietetic standards.
  2. Conduct nutritional assessments and collaborate with the medical team to ensure optimal nutrition care for patients.
  3. Identify nutrition-related challenges and seek assistance/referrals for complex issues. Issue therapeutic diet orders within the scope of practice.
  4. Monitor and track patients' progress.
  5. Effectively communicate with patients, families, and medical staff, providing relevant information to management regarding issues, service requests, and suggestions for improvement.
  6. Educate and guide patients, families, caregivers, and staff on dietary practices, feeding regimens, and other nutritional information prior to discharge or during outpatient consultations.
  7. Function as an integral member of a multidisciplinary medical team. Collaborate with nutritional services to ensure the availability of necessary food items and procure formulas from appropriate sources. Mentor dietetic interns and provide peer reviews of nutritional assessments and diet orders.
  8. Document all relevant nutritional information in patients' medical records in accordance with policy. Record daily charges for services rendered, procedures performed, and time allocated to each.
  9. Participate in nutritional case studies, departmental in-services, and other training opportunities, documenting continuing education credits in CDR format.
  10. Actively engage in Medical Team rounds.
  11. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children's is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion, and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. We are also nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report for various specialties.

For over a century, Arkansas Children's has addressed the unique needs of children, providing a comprehensive range of services including hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education, and outreach, all committed to improving children's health.

Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus features a 336-bed hospital with the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care, and pediatric intensive care, along with a nationally recognized transport service.

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to any protected category.