Clinical - Pediatric Dietitian Registered, FT Days (54650) at EL PASO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CORPORATION

El Paso, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Communication, Patient Care, Counseling, Education, Nutrient Analysis, Word Processing, Spreadsheet Software, Team Collaboration, Performance Improvement, Resource Management, Professional Competency, English Comprehension, Fast Paced Environment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Multi-Specialty Center - El Paso, TX 79905 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Job Shift: Day Job Category: Health Care The Clinical Pediatric Dietitian performs primary duties and responsibilities for the nutrition care of pediatric patients throughout El Paso Childrens Hospital. Works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide clinical nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that are integrated and compatible with the pediatric patients medical program goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing clinical nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines; managing resources in a cost effective manner; participating in performance improvement efforts; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice. Qualifications Work Experience: One year experience as a Clinical Dietitian with pediatric acute care setting experience preferred. Licensure/Registration/Certification Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association Licensed Registered Dietitian Texas; OR Provisional Licensed Dietitian in Texas (must obtain License within 3 months of employment) and must be Registry Eligible for the Registered Dietitian Exam (must be Registered within 6 months of employment). Education and Training: Bachelors degree in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, or related area, from an accredited college or university. Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Skills: Must be able to read, speak and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow oral and written instructions, diet manuals/information, computer programs and safety precautions. Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, medical staff, and physicians one on one or in group settings. Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units. Experience in heavy demand, fast paced environment. Ability to counsel and educate others. General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Pediatric Dietitian is responsible for providing nutrition care to pediatric patients and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver clinical nutrition services. Key duties include developing and implementing nutrition therapy and managing resources effectively.