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PRN Dietitian - Arthur M. Blank Hospital

Part-time

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Towanda, PAPart-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Towanda, PA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Registration With The Commission On Dietetic RegistrationGeorgia Licensed DietitianRD Credential Within 3 Months Of HireBachelor's degree

Job overview

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is hiring a PRN Dietitian - Arthur M. Blank Hospital. The PRN Dietitian participates as an interdisciplinary patient care team member, providing nutritional services and education to meet the needs of identified patient populations. This role involves determining nutritional assessments, recommending medical nutritional therapy, and instructing patients and families on nutritional care. The dietitian will also advise groups on pediatric nutritional therapy and community nutrition.

Key focus areas include Determines nutritional assessment using age and developmentally appropriate standards., Recommends appropriate medical nutritional therapy for assigned patients and evaluates response to medical nutritional therapy and determines change., and Instructs patient and family related to nutritional therapy which incorporates age-appropriate developmental standards..

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Nutrition Or Related Field, Current Registration With The Commission On Dietetic Registration, and Georgia Licensed Dietitian. Important skills include Communication, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Nutritional Assessment, Medical Nutritional Therapy, and Patient And Family Education.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsNutritional AssessmentMedical Nutritional TherapyPatient and Family EducationPediatric Nutritional TherapyCommunity NutritionDocumentation

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in NutritionBachelor of Science in Medical DieteticsBachelor of Science in Related FieldCurrent Registration With the Commission on Dietetic RegistrationGeorgia Licensed DietitianRD Credential Within 3 Months of HirePediatric Nutrition ExperienceExperience in Pediatric Populations

Full job description

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

4:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

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Job Description

Participates as interdisciplinary patient care team member to provide nutritional services and education to meet needs of identified patient population within the scope of the medical center’s mission and values.

Experience

  • Pediatric nutrition experience in inpatient or outpatient setting preferred, but not required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in pediatric populations

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Medical Dietetics, or related field

Certification Summary

  • Current Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
  • Georgia licensed dietitian
  • If dietitian does not currently possess RD and/or LD credential, must obtain within 3 months of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Must possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Job Responsibilities

  • Determines nutritional assessment using age and developmentally appropriate standards.
  • Recommends appropriate medical nutritional therapy for assigned patients and evaluates response to medical nutritional therapy and determines change.
  • Instructs patient and family related to nutritional therapy which incorporates age-appropriate developmental standards. Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for learning needs of patient and family.
  • Advises groups related to pediatric nutritional therapy and community nutrition as required.
  • Implements departmental standards for documenting all aspects of work-related activities.
  • Participates as member of interdisciplinary team.
  • Directs and evaluates dietetic interns/students.
  • Maintains professional development responsibilities.
  • Performs other responsibilities as required, including but not limited to departmental committee participation and annual competencies.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Nutrition

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