Registered Dietitian / IBCLC

3w3 weeks ago

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Atlanta, US · Full-time · $65,000 – $85,000

About this role

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals committed to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Participate as an interdisciplinary patient care team member to provide nutritional services and education. Meet needs of identified patient population within the medical center’s mission and values.

Determine nutritional assessments using age and developmentally appropriate standards for pediatric patients. Recommend appropriate medical nutritional therapy and evaluate patient response to therapy. Determine necessary changes based on ongoing evaluations.

Instruct patients and families on nutritional therapy incorporating age-appropriate developmental standards. Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing effective education for learning needs. Advise groups on pediatric nutritional therapy and community nutrition as required.

Direct and evaluate dietetic interns and students while implementing departmental documentation standards. Maintain professional development responsibilities and participate in departmental committees. Perform other responsibilities including annual competencies at this essential pediatric care facility.

Requirements

Pediatric nutrition experience in inpatient or outpatient setting preferred
Experience in pediatric populations
IBCLC highly recommended
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Medical Dietetics, or related field
Current Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Georgia licensed dietitian
If not currently possessing RD and/or LD credential, must obtain within 3 months of hire
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Determines nutritional assessment using age and developmentally appropriate standards
Recommends appropriate medical nutritional therapy for assigned patients and evaluates response
Instructs patient and family related to nutritional therapy incorporating age-appropriate developmental standards
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

Benefits

Work at one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals
Commitment to putting you first with People first. Children always. culture
Equal opportunity employer providing opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, or disability