Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
CLINICAL DIETITIAN
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Description
Clinical Dietitian
JOB SUMMARYAs a competent practitioner of medical nutrition therapy, provides all aspects of nutrition support to a specialty pediatric population ranging in age from birth to 18 years of age.This is primarily an inpatient position with the opportunity to follow a small population in the outpatient setting.This is a full-time position.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
Assesses patients' nutritional statusDevelops appropriate medical nutrition therapy care plansProvides nutrition counseling and education to patients and caregiversDocuments recommendations for treatment in the patient's electronic medical record according to facility policyCommunicates effectively with coworkers and families to ensure appropriate nutrition care plan is implemented and followedParticipates in interdisciplinary rounds with the medical, nursing and rehab staffCoordinates care with interdisciplinary team members.Performs all duties and responsibilities for designated inpatients and ambulatory care patients.Functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate patient's nutritional care plan.Complies with all hospital wide and departmental policies and proceduresPOSITION REQUIREMENTS
Educational Requirements - Minimum of a Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field. Completion of required coursework, Dietetic Internship and successful passing of the CDR exam are required. If successful passing of the CDR exam prior to 1/1/24, a Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and Dietetic Internship are required.Licensure, Certification and Registration - Dietitian licensure in the State of Maryland with maintenance of licensure through required continuing education. Registration with the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.Pediatric clinical nutrition experience recommended.Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and courteously with patients, families and members of the health care teamAbility to lift, move or position patients of varying sizes and weights in order to obtain anthropometric data as neededREPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Director of Clinical Nutrition for administrative and operational directionWorks cohesively with members of the clinical team to provide optimal nutrition care for all patientsDirects, teaches and guides the Nutrition Assistant staffINTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Directly interfaces daily with patients and families, fellow team members, medical providers, nursing staff and other health system staff.TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED
Calculator and computer program for calculation of nutrient plan and patient intake, calipers and scale as needed. Personal Computer for documentation in medical records.PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS
Typical health care environment. Incumbent is expected to use good judgement and employ Universal Precautions when working with patient to reduce/eliminate exposure to communicable disease and infection. Contact with blood and body fluids is not expected on a routine basis. However, contact is possible when performing certain tasks indicated in the essential job functions.
This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.
Clinical Dietitian
JOB SUMMARYAs a competent practitioner of medical nutrition therapy, provides all aspects of nutrition support to a specialty pediatric population ranging in age from birth to 18 years of age.This is primarily an inpatient position with the opportunity to follow a small population in the outpatient setting.This is a full-time position.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
Assesses patients' nutritional statusDevelops appropriate medical nutrition therapy care plansProvides nutrition counseling and education to patients and caregiversDocuments recommendations for treatment in the patient's electronic medical record according to facility policyCommunicates effectively with coworkers and families to ensure appropriate nutrition care plan is implemented and followedParticipates in interdisciplinary rounds with the medical, nursing and rehab staffCoordinates care with interdisciplinary team members.Performs all duties and responsibilities for designated inpatients and ambulatory care patients.Functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate patient's nutritional care plan.Complies with all hospital wide and departmental policies and proceduresPOSITION REQUIREMENTS
Educational Requirements - Minimum of a Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field. Completion of required coursework, Dietetic Internship and successful passing of the CDR exam are required. If successful passing of the CDR exam prior to 1/1/24, a Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and Dietetic Internship are required.Licensure, Certification and Registration - Dietitian licensure in the State of Maryland with maintenance of licensure through required continuing education. Registration with the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.Pediatric clinical nutrition experience recommended.Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and courteously with patients, families and members of the health care teamAbility to lift, move or position patients of varying sizes and weights in order to obtain anthropometric data as neededREPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Director of Clinical Nutrition for administrative and operational directionWorks cohesively with members of the clinical team to provide optimal nutrition care for all patientsDirects, teaches and guides the Nutrition Assistant staffINTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Directly interfaces daily with patients and families, fellow team members, medical providers, nursing staff and other health system staff.TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED
Calculator and computer program for calculation of nutrient plan and patient intake, calipers and scale as needed. Personal Computer for documentation in medical records.PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS
Typical health care environment. Incumbent is expected to use good judgement and employ Universal Precautions when working with patient to reduce/eliminate exposure to communicable disease and infection. Contact with blood and body fluids is not expected on a routine basis. However, contact is possible when performing certain tasks indicated in the essential job functions.
This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.