Why Work at Children´s.... Are you interested in working with a team that has been recognized, both locally and nationally, for providing excellence in pediatric health care?
If so, The Children´s Hospital is a leading pediatric health-care network dedicated 100 percent to caring for kids. It has been designated one of the nation´s top ten outstanding children´s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and Child Magazine. With more than 600 experienced experts representing the full spectrum of pediatric specialties, Children´s is home to many nationally and internationally recognized medical and research programs. Children´s provides complete pediatric care at its main campus and through a network of care that includes eleven Children´s Care Centers and more than 400 outreach clinics. A career at The Children´s Hospital will challenge your skills, stimulate your emotions and make you proud of your accomplishments. Qualifications Bachelors degree and CDR certification (Commission on Dietetic Registration) required Registered Dietitian with 2 years clinical experience in clinical patient care, and interest in working with children with cardiac defects. Position Description: Dedicated RD for the Cardiac Transplant Clinic, Complex Congenital Heart Disease Clinic, Cardiomyopathy Clinic and Lipid Clinic. Screening and assessment of patients at nutritional risk, provide nutrition care plans for Cardiac children and infants with growth and weight gain issues. Some nutrition support planning and monitoring will be expected. Expected patient volume: 7 patients per day. Physical Requirements Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good Audio-Visual: Depth Perception: Good Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good General Activity: Sit: 1-2 hrs. per day General Activity: Stand/Walk: 4-6 hrs. per day Motion: Bend: 1/3 or more of time Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation) Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 50 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time Job Overview Dietitian will attend case conferences, participate in Cardiac/Nutrition program development, staff education on importance of nutrition, coordinate with Inpatient Cardiac Dietitian, and assist with revision of Transplant and Pulmonary Hypertension manuals. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently required Equal Employment Opportunity It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. Additional Information Department Name: Outpatient Pediatric Cardiology Dietitian Job Status: 40 hours per week, Benefit Eligible Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm