What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietitian (PRN) position at Driscoll Children's Hospital?
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The Clinical Dietitian (PRN) will provide day-shift coverage as needed, Monday–Friday, delivering nutrition support and education in both ambulatory and hospital settings for all age groups and conditions.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Clinical Nutrition Department serves to deliver coordinated, safe, and family-centered nutrition care according to patient’s individual needs and goals. The scope of services includes preparing quality meals, specialized formula mixtures and providing clinical nutrition support to meet the nutritional needs of the patient population being served. An interdisciplinary team approach is used to provide family-centered nutrition care.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.
The Clinical Dietitian (PRN) will provide day-shift coverage as needed, Monday–Friday, delivering nutrition support and education in both ambulatory and hospital settings for all age groups and conditions.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Clinical Nutrition Department serves to deliver coordinated, safe, and family-centered nutrition care according to patient’s individual needs and goals. The scope of services includes preparing quality meals, specialized formula mixtures and providing clinical nutrition support to meet the nutritional needs of the patient population being served. An interdisciplinary team approach is used to provide family-centered nutrition care.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in nutrition or related field granted by a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education (USDE) recognized accrediting agency or foreign equivalent, and coursework through an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic (DPD), Coordinated (CP), Graduate Program (GP) or Foreign (FDE) program.
- Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, education, health care administration, or related field preferred not required.
- Experience in nutritional care, education, counseling, private practice, community/public health, school system, long-term care or related field with valid NDTR credential or other professional designation.
- Bilingual (Spanish): Ability to speak and write Spanish highly preferred.
- Current Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Certification by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- State licensure by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Food Manager’s Certification or Food Safety Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Basic Life Skills Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Must have a valid unrestricted driver’s license.
- Preferred: An expert RDN possesses CDR Advanced Practitioner Certification in Clinical Nutrition (RDN-AP), and/or specialty certification(s) from a nationally recognized certifying body, such as CDR Pediatric Nutrition Specialist (CSP), or CDR Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition (CSPCC)