Senior Clinical Dietitian

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A Brief Overview
Applies critical thinking and experience to consistently and safely perform medical nutrition therapy with a focus on pediatric patients and family centered care at an expert level. Provides nutrition care utilizing evidence-based practice and expert clinical judgment to prevent, delay and manage acute and chronic diseases and promote wellness. Shares on call responsibilities as assigned to meet patient care needs. Demonstrates a high degree of professional autonomy and acts as a leader in the profession and/or area of expertise. Performs as a leader in the profession and/or area of expertise by partnering with departmental leadership to lead the evaluation, development and implementation of policies, standards of care or projects.


What you will do

• Patient Care/Evidence Based Practice
• Applies expert knowledge to screen & perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments of all patients identified at nutritional risk per established department time frames, protocols and standards.
• Plans and initiates medical nutrition therapy for patients if indicated by patient requirements and clinical protocol including but not limited to complex enteral nutrition regimens and parenteral nutrition support. Applies expert knowledge to develop new patient care protocols and clinical pathways.
• Applies expertise and experience to assess patients' nutritional status, proactively formulate nutrition care plans and identify and meet patients' goals. Employs expert knowledge to monitor the effectiveness of nutrition interventions and therapy and to propose alternate care plans. Researches and integrates evidence based nutritional care plans.
• Provides individualized nutrition counseling and education.
• Takes a leadership role in appropriate service, unit, or clinic rounds. Applies expert knowledge to serve as a nutrition advocate for patients and families.
• Shares and expands clinical expertise by proactively providing cross coverage as needed and seeks training in new clinical areas.
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team. Serves as expert on the clinical care team for internal and external nutrition resources for families.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor
• Nutrition Education and Training:
• Proactively facilitates, develops and delivers education sessions to other health care professionals, staff and families based on identified needs.
• Routinely provides mentorship and training to other members of the clinical nutrition team, dietetic interns, nutrition residents, GI/Nutrition Fellows and other students and medical professionals as requested.
• Interacts professionally with other healthcare professionals and serves as the subject matter expert in areas of nutritional expertise.
• Assists in developing and revising standards of care, patient education materials, and clinical forms.
• Professional Development/Leadership
• Facilitates and leads, serves as a primary writer or editor and/or workgroup or project lead in department initiatives including, but not limited to: practice guidelines, quality improvement, practice efficiencies, workgroups, or additional goals defined by the leadership team. Presents results to departmental staff.
• Meets productivity expectations and practices efficient time management. Implements operational efficiencies & identifies best practices.
• Maintains accurate & timely clinical documentation, including information for scheduling and billing as per enterprise standards. Responds to patient related communication per enterprise standards.
• Serves as an expert and role model for the department internally and throughout all professional interactions, keeping in mind the education of self and others while maintaining a cohesive environment.
• Proactively collaborates with management to identify opportunities for improvement and solutions.
• Establishes and implements an individualized plan for professional growth and development including participation in professional organizations, continuing education activities, workshops, seminars and staff development programs.
• Maintains continuing education for registration and licensure in accordance with CDR and PA Department of State licensure requirements.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Dietetics, food and nutrition or related field Required
• Master's Degree Dietetics, food and nutrition or related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least six (6) years Performing Pediatric Medical Nutrition Therapy Required

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to lead by influence; consistently upholds CHOP leadership competencies, ICARE Values and service standards (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy (evidence based individualized nutrition process to help treat acute and chronic medical conditions) in pediatric patients. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to patients and families, peers, public, and healthcare team. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to counsel and educate others. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to perform complex mathematical equations related to medical nutrition therapy (Required proficiency)
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software. (Required proficiency)
• Familiarity with nutritional content, sources and use of commercial supplements, tube feedings, infant, pediatric and adult enteral formulas, parenteral nutrition, and feeding modulars (fat, protein, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals). (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) - upon hire - Required or
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) - upon hire - Required and
• Licensed Dietitian-Nutrition (LDN) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 6 months - Required
• International Board Certification Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) - International Board Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) - upon hire - Preferred
• Specialty Certification - Advance Practice in Clinical Nutrition or Board Certification - upon hire - Preferred

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SALARY RANGE:

$92,100.00 - $117,400.00 Annually

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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