What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietitian I/II - Pediatric Gastro - Children's Hospital of Richmond position at VCU Health?
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Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Hire
Registered as a Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
For Clinical Nutrition I: May be registry eligible, but must pass the RD exam within the first 6 months of employment in the position. Advancement from Clinical Nutrition I to a Clinical Nutrition II is required one year after passing the Registered Dietitian exam.
Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment
Maintenance of Registered Dietitian status with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
CPR training for those practicing in the outpatient nutrition clinic
Experience REQUIRED
For Clinical Nutrition I: Less than one (1) year of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting
For Clinical Nutrition II: One or more years of experience providing nutrition care in an acute care setting as a Registered Dietitian (unless grandfathered in under previous position requirements - 11/20)
Experience PREFERRED
For Clinical Nutrition I: N/A
For Clinical Nutrition II: If the position is within the outpatient clinical area, experience in counseling in an acute care or outpatient care setting is desired
Education/training REQUIRED
Bachelors Degree in Nutrition or related field from an accredited college or university
Education/training PREFERRED
Outpatient positions: Specialty certification in the area of practice;
Certificate in Training (Adult Weight Management, Childhood & Adolescent Weight Management); Motivational interview training.
Experience with clinical research protocols for applicable positions.
Independent Action(s) Required
For Clinical Nutrition I:
Nutrition care activities described in departmental policies /procedures.
Cannot provide nutrition care to end stage (dialysis) renal patients until one year post registration.
Medical Nutrition Therapy Orders: after competency is determined by the supervisor (post probationary period):
May order only snacks, supplements, heights, lengths, weights and head circumferences
Communication with health care team/patient food service managers regarding patient needs.
Provision of in-services to staff.
For Clinical Nutrition II
Nutrition care activities described in departmental policies /procedures.
Cannot provide nutrition care to end stage (dialysis) renal patients until one year post registration.
Communication with health care team/patient food service managers regarding patient needs.
Medical Nutrition Therapy Patient Orders: After competency is determined by the supervisor:
May modify diets, order snacks/supplements, initiate and manage enteral tube feedings
May order head circumferences, heights, lengths, and weights
May propose orders for vitamins, minerals, pancreatic enzymes, parenteral nutrition
Provide classes to dietetic interns, if appropriate for rotation (e.g. nutrition support, orientation) as assigned
Communication with health care team/patient food service managers regarding patient needs.
Provision of in-services to staff.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional Position Requirements
Work weekends as assigned by supervisor.
Ability to work in a diverse environment.
Adherence to the Code of Ethics for the profession of dietetics and is accountable and responsible for actions and behavior.
Travel to satellite clinics (e.g. Stony Point, Hanover, etc.) when needed, as determined by supervisor.
Pediatric Outpatient positions: Flexibility regarding work hours to include evening appointments.
Age Specific Groups Served
As appropriate based on assignment.
Physical Requirements (includes Use Of Assistance Devices As Appropriate)
Physical - Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
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