Outpatient Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Responsibilities

• Complete nutritional assessments and provide interventions using evidence-based practices for both inpatient and outpatient care
• Provide education to patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs
• Document assessment of patients with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical record
• Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients’ nutritional status
• Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements
• Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required per state regulations
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field
• Must have Tennessee RD State Licensure, or the ability to become licensed
• Strong pediatric experience required
• Knowledge of regulatory standards
• Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software
• Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place

Skills

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals of all backgrounds
• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication
• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
• Team Player: Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career development and ongoing training

Pay

Starting rate: $45/hr (Negotiable based on experience)