What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Inpatient Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist position at University of Maryland Medical System?
Job Requirements
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Monday, Wednesday (Flexible), Friday. 8 Hour Shifts
Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!
Job Description
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Like many employers, UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please contact us at careers@umms.edu.
Company Description
Monday, Wednesday (Flexible), Friday. 8 Hour Shifts
Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!
Job Description
- Under general supervision, collaborates with members of the healthcare team, attends daily rounds and provides nutrition care to pediatric inpatients in a fast-paced setting.
- Independently performs the nutrition care process, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation, specific to age and medical status.
- In collaboration with team, develops an interdisciplinary nutrition plan of care. Proficient in enteral and parenteral nutrition in pediatric patients.
- Provides education, training, and expertise to members of the healthcare team and dietetic interns to advance their development in the field.
- Pediatric coverage includes rotations between the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and the pediatric progressive care unit (PPCU). The PICU provides care to critically ill patients ages neonate through young adult with medical, surgical, and cardiac surgery diagnoses. The PPCU provides care for children from birth through 21 years of age. PPCU patients include general medicine, hematology, oncology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, nephrology, pediatric surgery and orthopedic patients.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics or related field is required.
- Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) is required.
- Current licensure in the state of Maryland as a Dietitian/Nutritionist required.
- 6 months of clinical experience is required as a Registered Dietitian.
- Prior completion of a Specialty Fellowship Program or Specialty Certification: e.g. CNSC, CDE, CSR, CSP, CSO, IBCLC, etc. or achievement of MS is preferred. Maintenance of 30 CEUs/2 years is required
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Like many employers, UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please contact us at careers@umms.edu.