Registered Dietitian III

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

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Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC017235 Clinical Nutrition - Little Rock

Summary:

Provides complex therapeutic nutritional care - both direct and consultative; provides formal teaching; serves as a mentor for Registered Dietitians I and II and as a preceptor for the Dietetic Interns; interacts with other professionals locally, statewide and nationally. Plays an active role in developing, implementing and evaluating change within the department.

Additional Information:

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent or Nursing Diploma

Recommended Education:

Master's Degree

Required Work Experience:

Direct - 6 years of experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Licensed Dietitian (LD) - Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board, Registered Dietician Nutritionist - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Recommended Certifications:

Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition (CSP-CC) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators, Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian (CEDRD) - International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation, Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD) - National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Pediatric Nutrition Specialist (CSP) – CDR - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Description

1.Participates effectively and professionally in medical team rounds, in patient care conferences and with clinical staff

2.Provides education and training for co-workers, dietetic interns, medical students and residents, other health care personnel and the community

3. Documents all pertinent nutrition information in the patient's medical records following Joint Commission standards, ADIME format and departmental policies and procedures

4.Serves on hospital-wide committee or hold office in local, state or national dietetic related professional organization

5. Present at state or national meeting or publication of manuscript or Grand Rounds or similar setting.

6. Develops education & provides classroom instruction for physicians, residents and other students as a part of their specialty

7.  Identifies nutrition related issues and makes appropriate referrals for complex problems

8. Assumes a leadership role in mentoring all clinical dietitians and providing appropriate information to expand their knowledge base.

9. Other duties as assigned.