NICU Clinical Dietitian

About the role

This position supports the mission of Presbyterian/St Luke's Medical Center of optimizing the quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole person. The NICU dietitian functions within the multidisciplinary team to provide nutritional care for all infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Responsibilities

• Nutrition assessment and intervention
• Education of staff and families
• Development of policies and procedures
• Participation in data collection projects
• Serving as a consultant to the entire healthcare team
• When need arises, perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Arts and/or master's degree in food & nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited college or university
• RD (Registered Dietician) or RDN (Registered Dietician Nutritionist)
• CNSC (Certificated Nutrition Support Clinician) or CSP (Certified Specialist Pediatrics)
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a NICU preferred
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English
• Involves general guidance and direction by the Clinical Nutrition Manager. Employees will be expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures
• This position requires knowledge of growth and developmental needs of patients and families. Personnel in this position must recognize and respond to the behaviors of patients and families in each age category. The employee must be able to demonstrate the special skills required to care for patients and their families according to standards. (The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training or experience.)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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