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A Brief OverviewConsistently and safely performs medical nutrition therapy with a focus on pediatric patients and family centered care at advanced level. Provides nutrition care utilizing evidence-based practice and advanced 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. Advances the work of Clinical Nutrition by partnering with department leadership & active participation in departmental priorities & resource development.
What you will do- Patient Care/Evidence Based Practice
- Applies advanced 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.
- Based on assessment of nutritional status and clinical experience, formulates nutrition care plans with interventions to meet patients' goals. Applies knowledge to monitor and interpret the effectiveness and tolerance to nutrition interventions and therapy. 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 advanced knowledge to serve as a nutrition advocate for patients and families.
- Builds on clinical skills by proactively seeking training and opportunities to cross cover as needed.
- Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team. Refers families and teams to appropriate resources and programs.
- Performs other duties as directed by supervisor
- Nutrition Education and Training:
- Develops and delivers education sessions for other health care professionals, staff and families.
- 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. Serves as a resource on pediatric clinical nutrition for the healthcare team.
- Assists in developing and revising standards of care, patient education materials, and clinical forms.
- Professional Development/Leadership
- 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. Identifies opportunities to enhance operational efficiency.
- Maintains accurate & timely clinical documentation, including scheduling and billing information as per enterprise standards. Responds to patient related communication per enterprise standards.
- Serves a trusted resource for the department internally and throughout all professional interactions. Demonstrates drive to further the education of self and others while maintaining a cohesive environment.
- Collaborates with management to identify opportunity for improvement and implement 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 other related field Required
- Master's Degree Dietetics, food and nutrition or other related field Preferred
Experience Qualifications- At least three (3) years Performing Pediatric Medical Nutrition Therapy Required
Skills and Abilities- Demonstrates increasing 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 Certified Lactation Consultant-IBCLC - upon hire - Preferred
- Specialty Certification - Advance Practice in Nutrition or other Board Certification - upon hire - Preferred
SALARY RANGE:$83,700.00 - $106,700.00 Annually
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