Clinical Dietitian Associate

Job Overview

Come be a part of our Clinical Nutrition Team! We are an incredible group of clinicians dedicated to providing patient & family centered evidence-based medical nutrition therapy. Our clinical RDs are highly integrated within the multidisciplinary team on the inpatient units and outpatient clinics at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Come experience the culture of Clinical Nutrition…excellence, collaboration, partnership, and connection!

About the role

We are looking for someone who is passionate about pediatric nutrition, who enjoys working with a team, and who strives to learn and grow in their clinical skills and expertise. This position will be part of a dynamic team that works with our Hospital Medicine and Rehab patients both in the inpatient and outpatient settings covering a variety of clinical diagnosis and developmental stages.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, and delivers accurate medical nutrition therapy using established standards and evidence.
• Incorporates principles of culture-competence and family-centered care.
• Precepts interns, students, and peers in their clinical practice and provides feedback to enhance understanding and compliance.
• Pursues ongoing professional growth by proactively seeking opportunities for skill enhancement and leveraging guidance from mentors and trainers to drive continuous self-improvement.
• Actively contributes to rounds, care conferences, and care coordination.
• Collaborates and promotes teamwork to achieve positive patient and client outcomes across the organization and/or within the department.
• Proactively connects with Clinical Nutrition team members and other disciplines in the organization to identify Clinical Nutrition-related issues, potential solutions, and opportunities for quality and process improvement.
• Ensures compliance with established regulatory standards and healthcare regulatory requirements by identifying and following policies and procedures for the nutritional care provided.
• Accurately documents patient care and tracks time/activities for use with benchmarking, billing, and/or productivity in accordance with department standards.

Requirements

EDUCATION – Bachelor’s Degree (prior to 2024 graduates). Master’s Degree required for 2024 (and beyond) graduates. EXPERIENCE – Preferred qualifications: Experience working clinically in pediatrics and experience in nutrition support in the acute clinical setting. CERTIFICATION(S) – N/A LICENSURES – Registered Dietitians (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) adhering to the Commission of Dietetic Registration guidelines.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• EDUCATION – Bachelor’s Degree (prior to 2024 graduates). Master’s Degree required for 2024 (and beyond) graduates.
• EXPERIENCE – Preferred qualifications: Experience working clinically in pediatrics and experience in nutrition support in the acute clinical setting.
• CERTIFICATION(S) – N/A
• LICENSURES – Registered Dietitians (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) adhering to the Commission of Dietetic Registration guidelines.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

Pay

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $28.61 to $42.92.

Schedule

1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits (Non-exempt) Shift: M-F, occasional weekends/holidays. 8-hour shifts.