Clinical Dietitian - GI & Food Allergy

Overview Promotes preventive health for nutrition using research, advocacy, and public health initiatives. Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy in direct care of medical diseases and conditions across the continuum of care. Essential Functions Applies the Nutrition Care Process and workflow elements in providing person‑centered nutrition care of patients. Provides education on healthy nutrition, obesity and disease prevention, and other related topics. Coordinates programs and projects in schools, the community, and hospital (both internal and external), representing Nationwide Children’s Hospital and developing strong community partnerships. Education Requirement Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, required. Licensure Requirement Licensed as a Registered Dietitian in the State of Ohio, required. Certifications Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) registration and licensure to practice as a dietitian from the Ohio Board of Dietetics, or a licensed permit with completion and passing of the RD exam within three months of employment. Skills Analytical and organizational skills. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Experience Experience as a clinical registered & licensed dietitian, preferred. Clinical pediatric experience, preferred. Physical Requirements Occasionally: bend/twist, blood and/or bodily fluids, communicable diseases and/or pathogens, driving motor vehicles; hand use (grasping, gripping, turning), lifting/carrying (0-10 lbs), loud noises, patient equipment, peripheral vision, pushing/pulling (0-25 lbs), reaching above shoulder, seeing – far/near, squat/kneel. Frequently: audible speech, color vision, depth perception, sitting, standing, walking. Continuously: computer skills, decision making, flexing/extending of neck, hearing acuity, interpreting data, problem solving, repetitive hand/arm use. EEO Statement Equal Employment Opportunity: M/F/Disability/Veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nationwide Children's Hospital