Clinical Dietitian - Pediatric Intestinal Rehab

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endoscopy center, and more. Job Details Location: Duke University Hospital, 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705 Work Schedule: Full-Time, 1st Shift, Monday - Friday with occasional rotating weekends, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. After completion of the 90‑day probationary period, you will be eligible to work remotely one day per week. This position is eligible for a $5,000 commitment bonus and up to $8,000 in relocation assistance. What you will do: Coordinate all phases of nutrition care—including assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling—for hospitalized patients and outpatients in a variety of settings. Perform duties in support of and in compliance with performance improvement plans, JCAHO, and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies. DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within our Nutrition services. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system. Duties and Responsibilities of each Level Level I Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the patient's medical goals. Evaluate, interpret, monitor, and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs of inpatients and outpatients using established standards of care and practice guidelines. Identify and provide age‑specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families. Develop, review, update and implement educational materials to meet the needs of patients and professionals. Write orders for diet, supplement, enteral/parenteral nutrition and laboratory data per hospital policy. Function as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team. Maintain Registered Dietitian (RD) status including continuing professional education per the Professional Development Portfolio. Maintain North Carolina Board of Nutrition and Dietetics licensure. Precept dietetic interns and provide on the job training for newly hired clinical staff. Supervise daily work of dietetic technicians (registered) – provide input into evaluation but not directly evaluate their performance. Comply with Nutrition Services meeting and attendance standards. Level II In addition to Level I, work in an assigned specialty area and integrate research and education into practice as evidenced by competencies. Serve as a liaison and advocate for the profession by utilizing and sharing new practice knowledge and skills into other areas of the profession (management, public health) and/or other disciplines. Level III Think critically, display a range of highly developed clinical and technical skills, and formulate judgments acquired through a combination of education, experience and critical thinking. Based on department's need, have the ability to provide expertise, oversight and leadership in a designated specialty area. These areas include: Student Advisor, Malnutrition Specialist, Adult Nutrition Support Specialist, Pediatric Nutrition Support Specialist, Program Coordinator, Clinical and Quality Specialist, IT Specialist, Outpatient Clinical Coordinator, Lead, Subject Matter Expert. Required Qualifications Education Level I, II, III: Baccalaureate degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Human Nutrition, or comparable major. Successful completion of coordinated program or dietetic internship of not less than 900 hours under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian. Experience Level I: One year in an acute care environment preferred; experience may be waived for specific positions. Level II and III: At least 5 years of clinical experience or at least 3 years’ clinical experience plus an approved, nutrition‑related certification. Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification Level I, II, III: Registered dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; candidates eligible for registration may be hired with the expectation that registration will be achieved within 90 days of hire. Licensed dietitian/nutritionist (LDN) by the North Carolina Board of Dietetics and Nutrition; provision for license‑eligible dietitians as above. 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