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Clinical Nutritionist

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston Salem, NC, United States


Department
37140 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Neurology: Pediatrics

Status
Full time

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Hours Per Week
30

Schedule Details / Additional Information
30-40 hours per week

Pay Range
$28.55 - $42.85

Education / Experience
Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition, Foods and Nutrition, Biological Sciences or Dietetics from an accredited college or university and completion of approved registration by the American Dietetic Association required. Previous experience as a clinical dietitian preferred.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration
Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Commission on Dietetic Registration is required. Active licensure by the applicable state Board of Dietetics/Nutrition is required according to policy.

Essential Functions

Performs physical assessments and assesses nutritional needs of patients according to departmental and evidence-based standards.

Participates in interdisciplinary clinical rounds and programs to provide optimum nutrition care and improve patient outcomes.

Demonstrates knowledge and use of current literature and evidence-based guidelines/practices in providing appropriate and competent nutritional care.

Contributes to the continuous improvement of patient outcomes and patient care services to achieve hospital and departmental goals.

Provides nutrition information to health care professionals, students, patients, caregivers and the community to promote optimal nutritional health and therapeutic outcomes.

Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care.

Demonstrates appropriate, competent and timely nutritional care for transplant patients to meet hospital and regulatory standards, as applicable.

Provides timely outpatient documentation and charging that supports hospital/department standards, as applicable.

Collaborates routinely to reduce the impact of no-shows and optimize clinic productivity to meet hospital/department goals, as applicable.

Adheres to the hospital and departmental policies and procedures promoting a cooperative work environment.

Demonstrates a personal responsibility and commitment to customer service and satisfaction by utilizing communication skills to interact with patients, customers, and staff to develop interpersonal relationships and team building.

Functions as an active member of the health care team, collaborating with all disciplines to provide the highest quality nutritional care.

Assesses nutritional needs for optimal care of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups and culturally diverse populations based on disease specific needs.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

Strong oral and written communication skills

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with medical and nursing staff, patients, and employees

Basic computer skills

Work Environment
Clean, well lit, and comfortable climate. Moderate noise environment. Subject to stressful conditions.

Physical Requirements
0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

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