Clinical Dietitian II Specialist Part Time

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning state-of-the-art and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Dietitian will be a Certified Specialist in the specialty area designated by leadership for this role as recognized by appropriate governing body (ex: A.N.D CDR A.S.P.E.N. etc) (Certification ex: Oncology (CSO) Renal (CSR) etc). Specialist will perform duties in designated areas where their expertise will be best utilized.

Prepares and implements nutritional care plans for adolescent adult and geriatric patients in accordance with departmental policy and standards of care.
Prioritizes patients at high risk using daily Dietitian Census Reports.
Initiates supplements snacks calorie counts and consistency changes as part of the patients individual medical condition.
Incorporates current evidence-based research into clinical practice.
Acts as a liaison between the Nutritional Services Department and the Medical Staff Nursing Staff and other Ancillary Departments.
Responsibilities involve providing nutritional counseling to adolescent adult and geriatric patients families and others as requested.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Bachelors degree in Foods and Nutrition related subject matter and Dietetic Internship or equivalent training.
Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Current licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia.
Specialized training with the indicated specific population.
Certified Specialist as recognized by appropriate governing body. (governing body ex: A.N.D. CDR A.S.P.E.N. etc.) (Certification ex: Oncology (CSO) Renal (CSR) Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) etc.)OR Certified as a specialist as recognized by appropriate governing body within two (2) years of hire. (governing body ex: A.N.D. CDR A.S.P.E.N. etc.) (Certification ex: Oncology (CSO) Renal (CSR) Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) etc.)
Competent and efficient use of computers
Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated knowledge of adult/parent (and/or children as needed) education principles.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Greater than or equal to one (1) years experience in clinical dietetics with specialized area of expertise needed.

Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends evenings and weekend call. Must complete at least 5 hours of continuing education annually specific to the specialty certification as well as maintain specialty certification throughout tenure of position.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

Greater than or equal to two (2) years experience in clinical dietetics with broad area of expertise. PLUS greater than or equal to two (2) years in designated specialty area of focus.
Public Speaking experience preferred.
Masters degree in nutrition subject is highly preferred.

Work Hours:

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Required Experience:

OverviewNorthside Hospital is award-winning state-of-the-art and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a ...

Overview

Responsibilities

Prepares and implements nutritional care plans for adolescent adult and geriatric patients in accordance with departmental policy and standards of care.
Prioritizes patients at high risk using daily Dietitian Census Reports.
Initiates supplements snacks calorie counts and consistency changes as part of the patients individual medical condition.
Incorporates current evidence-based research into clinical practice.
Acts as a liaison between the Nutritional Services Department and the Medical Staff Nursing Staff and other Ancillary Departments.
Responsibilities involve providing nutritional counseling to adolescent adult and geriatric patients families and others as requested.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Bachelors degree in Foods and Nutrition related subject matter and Dietetic Internship or equivalent training.
Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Current licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia.
Specialized training with the indicated specific population.
Certified Specialist as recognized by appropriate governing body. (governing body ex: A.N.D. CDR A.S.P.E.N. etc.) (Certification ex: Oncology (CSO) Renal (CSR) Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) etc.)OR Certified as a specialist as recognized by appropriate governing body within two (2) years of hire. (governing body ex: A.N.D. CDR A.S.P.E.N. etc.) (Certification ex: Oncology (CSO) Renal (CSR) Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) etc.)
Competent and efficient use of computers
Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated knowledge of adult/parent (and/or children as needed) education principles.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Greater than or equal to one (1) years experience in clinical dietetics with specialized area of expertise needed.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

Greater than or equal to two (2) years experience in clinical dietetics with broad area of expertise. PLUS greater than or equal to two (2) years in designated specialty area of focus.
Public Speaking experience preferred.
Masters degree in nutrition subject is highly preferred.