Registered Dietitian - GROW Clinic

POSITION SUMMARY :

The RD is part of a multidisciplinary team with a Pediatrician and Social Worker. The Grow Clinic is an outpatient specialty clinic for infants and children diagnosed with Failure to Thrive (FTT). Each week is comprised of clinic sessions at BMC and follow-up. Home visiting is an important piece of follow-up for the Grow Clinic model. BMC serves a racially and ethnically diverse patient population.

Position : Registered Dietitian

Department : Research - Pediatrics

Schedule : Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Provides nutritional care to patients seen in outpatient specialty clinics with organic and non-organic failure-to-thrive conditions; Interviews patients to obtain information regarding food habits for guidance in planning diet; assesses nutritional status based on laboratory values, medical and nutritional history and medical/surgical condition; develops nutritional care plans based on this information in accordance with accepted AND (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) standards of practice and written department protocols. 

• Instructs primary care takers on the preparation of formula. Instructs patients and their families, singularly and in groups, regarding diet therapy i.e., the principle of nutrition, the purpose and use of diet, food selection and preparation, and adopting food plans to individual needs. Uses the ADIME format (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation) to document this in patient’s medical charts; develops and plans individual diet including necessary supplements and tube feedings; Maintains record of all patients seen and recommended therapeutic action.

• Monitors patients to determine changes in nutritional status; i.e., check weights and lab values; assess nutritional adequacy of patient’s intake of food. Recommends supplements and/or tube feedings; monitors tube feedings for tolerance and assists physician in determining increases in rate and strength as appropriate. 

• Conducts follow-up with patients between clinic visits in the form of phone calls, emails, and home visits. Meets with caretakers of the patient including parents, extended family, and daycare/school providers to ensure understanding of the diet plan. Maintains contact with other therapists working with the family. Assists with referrals to outpatient OT or SLP for feeding therapy as needed. Assesses feeding environment, including equipment and dynamic with caretakers. Maintain dialogue with Social Worker if resources or other assistance is needed. 

• Provides in-service education in nutrition to hospital personnel (i.e. dietary personnel, nurse, medical students and residents); compiles and develops educational materials for use in individual and group classes.

• Attends Grand Rounds and Pediatric conferences; attends and participates in professional meeting to share information when appropriate.

• Acts as preceptor in the education/training of students ADA AP-4 (Approved Professional Practice Program) and from local universities and hospital; supervises the student’s practical experience.

• Performs all functions of an Assistant Dietitian. Utilizes hospital’s Core Values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the division’s hospital mission. Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.

• Adheres to all of BMC’s RESPECT Behavioral Standards

OTHER DUTIES:

Performs related duties as needed.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Nutrition or related discipline (e.g. Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics/Nutrition Education, Exercise Physiology, Food and Nutrition, Food Safety, Food Science, Food Service System Management, Hospitality Management, Medical Nutrition Therapy/Human Nutrition, Nutrition Biochemistry/Metabolism, Nutrition Science, Sports Nutrition).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED :

• Registered by the AND (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics).

• LDN (Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist) may be required for sponsor/funding agency.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two to three years of related experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• General clinical understanding of metabolism in relation to clinical nutrition; knowledge of food chemistry and macro/micro nutrient composition of foods.

• Work requires the interpersonal skills sufficient to explain procedures to patient, and alleviate apprehensions, as well as effectively interact with physicians, fellows, nursing, etc.

• High level of analytical skills to interpret laboratory data, identify and plan individual weight loss programs and assess diet plans and their physiologic effect.

• Ability to work in a fast paced changing environment

• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.

• Bilingual preferred.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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