Advanced Pediatric Dietitian-GI/Parenteral Nutrition

Job Description The Registered Dietitian Advanced Practice Specialist leads and directs the nutrition care process in highly complex specialty care areas using in-depth experience-based knowledge, diagnostic reasoning skills, and technical expertise. This role develops personalized medical nutrition therapy care plans for individuals across the continuum of care and/or in settings where frequent monitoring and evaluation is required due to the dynamic nature of the health condition. Posting Specifics Pay Rate: Based on Experience (Range) Shift Details: Full-Time (40hrs/wk). This position will work weekdays, Monday - Friday. Additional Details: This position can be hired as a Registered Dietitian Clinical or Registered Dietitian Clinical Specialist based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. This is an advanced nutrition support position working closely with families, providers, and coordinating with home cares on pediatric parenteral nutrition at home. This position sees GI and complex patients in Primary Children’s ambulatory clinic including patients with short bowel syndrome as part of the intestinal rehabilitation team. Sign On Bonus: $2500 Essential Functions Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with multifactorial and highly dynamic complex disease states requiring frequent evaluation, monitoring, and adjustment in interventions. Uses considerable depth of specialized knowledge to autonomously design highly personalized nutrition treatment plans relative to one or more complex conditions over time. Conducts comprehensive data analysis to identify trends and inform interventions. Identifies factors beyond nutrition that interfere with interventions and makes referrals. Leads and directs the interprofessional team in planning and implementing nutrition interventions. Drives nutrition care management across the continuum of care. Applies expertise in medical equipment in the provision of nutrition care (e.g. insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, placing feeding tubes and/or bridles, etc.) Mentors and trains dietitians and other health professionals in specialty area of practice and acts as an expert resource for consultation. Develops strategic partnerships both internally and externally to advance nutrition care for given specialty area locally and enterprise-wide. Acts as a subject matter expert in research, enterprise practice standards, enterprise committees, etc. Skills Specialty Medical Nutrition Therapy Highly Complex Problem Solving Nutrition Focused Physical Exam Advanced Counseling Techniques Medical Equipment Expertise Research and Analytics Coaching and Developing Others Leadership Adaptability Qualifications (Registered Dietitian Advanced) Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. For graduates after Jan 1, 2024, completion of a minimum of a master’s degree by an accredited university. Education is verified. Completion of an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, or graduate-level competency-based dietitian nutritionist program. State licensure or certification in accordance with the primary state of practice requirement for Registered Dietitians. If the primary state of practice requires licensure or certification, this must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Relevant dietetics-related specialty practice credential (CNSC, CSP, CDCES, CSO, CSR, CSOWM, etc.) Demonstrated expertise in using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques. Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with interprofessional teams. 4 or more years of experience in managing complex patients in a specialty area, preferred Qualifications (Registered Dietitian Clinical) Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or registration eligible. If hired in registration eligible status, employee must successfully pass the Registered Dietitian credentialing exam within 6 months of hire to remain in the job. For registration eligible graduates after Jan 1, 2024, completion of a minimum of a master’s degree by an accredited university. Education is verified. Completion of an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, or graduate-level competency-based dietitian nutritionist program. State licensure or certification in accordance with the primary state of practice requirement for Registered Dietitians. If the primary state of practice requires licensure or certification, this must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Experience in clinical dietetics, preferred. Qualifications (Registered Dietitian Clinical Specialist) Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. For graduates after Jan 1, 2024, completion of a minimum of a master’s degree by an accredited university. Education is verified. Completion of an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, or graduate-level competency-based dietitian nutritionist program. State licensure or certification in accordance with the primary state of practice requirement for Registered Dietitians. If the primary state of practice requires licensure or certification, this must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Demonstrated ability to apply the Nutrition Care Process in multiple patient populations and/or disease types. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply evidence-based research to clinical practice. 2 or more years of dietetics experience in a clinical setting, preferred. Experience in managing patients in a specialty area, preferred. Relevant dietetics‑related specialty practice credential (CNSC, CSP, CDCES, CSO, CSR, CSOWM, etc.), preferred Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Registered Dietitian Clinical Pay Range: 29.14 - 44.94 Hourly Registered Dietitian Specialist Pay Range: 32.02 - 49.44 Hourly Registered Dietitian Advanced Pay Range: 35.25 - 54.39 Hourly Location Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital, Primary Childrens at Lehi Work City Salt Lake City Work State Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 $35.25 - $54.39 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. 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