Pediatric Nutrition Therapist

4 days ago

Hartford, Connecticut, United States Connecticut Children's Full time

Pediatric Nutrition Therapy Role

As a Pediatric Nutrition Therapist at Connecticut Children's, you will provide medical nutrition therapy to pediatric patients who may be well or acutely, critically and chronically ill. You will serve as a resource for caregivers, patients, and their families, assessing the nutritional status of patients and developing, documenting, and implementing the nutritional plan based on the assessment results.

Responsibilities

  • Assess the nutritional status of inpatients and as necessary, outpatients at very high or high risk
  • Develop, document, and implement the nutritional plan based on the assessment results
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds to promote nutritional care
  • Serve as a community resource, especially for home care and area pediatricians

Education/Life Long Learning

  • Provide education and counseling to caregivers, pediatric patients, and their families
  • Provide education to MD's, RN's, and other disciplines as needed
  • Round with physicians to provide advice, monitor patient status, and make adjustments to therapy as needed
  • Provide guidance and instruction to diet technicians and nutrition assistants

Clinical Leadership and Expertise

  • Participate in developing and implementing practice protocols to provide continuous quality improvement in all aspects of nutritional therapy
  • Participate in hospital research as requested

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Masters of Science in Nutrition or completion of Didactic Program in Dietetics in accordance with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics leading to registration eligibility
  • Two to Five years pediatric experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications

  • American Heart Association CPR/BLS for Healthcare Provider required within 6 months
  • Registered Dietitian (R.D.) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred and required within 6 months of hire

About Us

Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states.

Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.

Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families, and team members.

At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion.

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