Clinical Dietitian Full Time Pediatrics

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Senior Clinical Dietitians Specialists and the Clinical Nutrition Director/Supervisor, and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and departmental standards of practice, provides nutritional care to hospital patients throughout their Brown University Health. Interviews patients and/or family members and reviews electronic health records to assess nutritional needs and develop nutrition plans of care. Monitors and evaluates indicators and outcomes data directly related to the nutrition diagnosis, goals, preferences, and intervention strategies to determine progress. Documents patient progress and updates nutritional plan in the electronic health record. Directs activities of support personnel in assigned work area as needed. Brown University Health employees expected to embrace the mission of Delivering health with care and role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. In addition to values, employees demonstrate core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

Use accurate and relevant data to identify nutrition-related problems. Assess current and past personal, medical, family, and psychosocial/social history. Assess anthropometric indicators (height, weight, BMI, arm circumference), comparison to reference data (percentile ranks/z-scores), and individual patterns and history. Assess laboratory profiles (acidity-base balance, renal function, endocrine function, inflammatory response, vitamin/mineral profile, lipid profile), medical tests and procedures (gastrointestinal study, metabolic rate). Obtain, assess and reassess findings from the Nutrition-focused physical examination (NFPE) including indicators of vitamin, mineral deficiency/toxicity, edema, muscle wasting, subcutaneous fat loss, altered body composition, malnutrition, pressure injuries, oral health, feeding ability, appetite, and affect. Collect food and nutrition-related history including intake, administration, medication and diet supplement use, knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, readiness to change behaviors, and activities influencing goal achievement. Use reference data and standards to estimate nutrient needs and recommended body weight, BMI, and desired growth patterns. Collect and review data from dietetic technician and other health care practitioners, patients, or staff for factors affecting nutrition and health status. Use data to identify possible problem areas for determining nutrition diagnosis; re-evaluate and revise diagnosis per department standards of care. Base intervention/plan of care on best available research, evidence-based guidelines, and best practices. Document patients' nutritional care plans on the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care and routinely monitor status, updating the Plan of Care per departmental standards. Participate in discharge planning, evaluating nutritional perspective and recommending programs to enhance readiness for discharge. Conduct individual and group patient nutrition education both inpatient and outpatient, preparing patient and family for continued care at home. Provide nutrition education through seminars and workshops for physicians and other health care professionals, including community peer groups. Represent Food & Nutrition Services at interdisciplinary meetings. Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and department programs in customer service. Participate in department quality improvement programs and department financial and productivity measures as requested. May be requested to participate in community and media programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or related concentration from a U.S. accredited college/university approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Completed ACEND accredited supervised practice program and successfully passed national examination for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR). If registration eligible, must provide documentation of scheduled registration exam date. License as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in the state of Rhode Island within 3 months of hire. Proof of application for license to be submitted upon employment. Unlicensed dietitians’ notes are co-signed by a licensed dietitian until license obtained. Thorough understanding of principles of nutrition applied to adult and pediatric disease states; knowledge of nutrition care process and nutritional values of food and food groups. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to develop nutritional plans of care and communicate education through formal and informal channels. Administrative ability to direct and coordinate delivery of quality nutrition care in assigned areas. Maintenance of Commission on Dietetic Registration through completion of 75 hours of continuing education every five years and Rhode Island LDN of 20 hours every two years. Membership preferred in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and relevant practice groups (e.g., Medical Nutrition Practice Group, Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group). Ability to resolve patient food service satisfaction issues through thorough knowledge of patient service operation. Training provided on the job. Proficient computer skills in MS Word; MS PowerPoint and MS Excel preferred.

EXPERIENCE

One to two years of experience as a Clinical Dietitian, preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sits, stands, and walks intermittently throughout the day. Exposed to a normal patient care environment when visiting patients and meeting with other health care personnel. May be required to lift up to 10 pounds. Hazards minimized with adherence to established safety precautions. Travel may be required to off‑site facilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

PAY RANGE

Pay Range: $57,340.19–$94,602.87

EEO STATEMENT

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

JOB DETAILS

Location: Rhode Island Hospital – 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type: M-F 8am-5pm Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No #J-18808-Ljbffr Lifespan