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Job ID88216

LocationColorado Springs

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

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Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is a top-ranked hospital located in a top-ranked city. With a regional team of more than 1,000 team members, Children's Colorado has been present in southern Colorado since 2001 and now has team members at five locations providing outpatient specialty care, emergency care, inpatient care and therapy care. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is the first pediatric-only hospital in the region and includes the region's only emergency department and operating rooms built just for kids and served by pediatric experts who have dedicated their lives to treating kids - and only kids - and who are directly linked to one of the country's leading pediatric academic medical centers. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Learn about Children's Colorado and our culture: https://www.youtube.com/user/thechildrenshospital Find out more about living and working in Colorado Springs: http://www.choosecoloradosprings.com/

Job Overview

The Clinical Dietitian Professional is an experienced team member who provides comprehensive, safe, and ethical medical nutrition therapy to patients, families, and other clients in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Additional Information

Department Name: Briargate Clinical Nutrition Job Status: Full Time, 40 hours per week Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p

Qualifications

EDUCATION - Bachelor's Degree* EXPERIENCE - Three (3) years clinical nutrition LICENSURES -Registered Dietitians (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) *Master's Degree required as of 1/1/2024 for RD credential

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Neonate - 30 days to 1yr Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs School age - >5yrs to 13yrs Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. 1. Assesses, plans, and delivers accurate medical nutrition therapy using established standards and evidence. 2. Incorporates principles of culture-competence and family-centered care. 3. Trains and observes RDs, interns, and students in their clinical practice. Provides feedback to enhance understanding and compliance. 4. Pursues professional growth and skill development. 5. Actively contributes to rounds, care conferences, and care coordination. Collaborates and promotes teamwork to achieve positive patient and client outcomes across the organization and/or within the department. 6. Proactively connects with Clinical Nutrition team members and other disciplines in the organization to identify Clinical Nutrition-related issues, potential solutions, and opportunities for quality and process improvement. 7. Ensures compliance with established regulatory standards and healthcare regulatory requirements by identifying and following policies and procedures for the nutriti nal care provided. 8. Accurately documents patient care and tracks time/activities for use with benchmarking, billing, and/or productivity in accordance with department standards. 9. Participates in advocacy, policy and procedure review, quality improvement and/or research. 10. Collaborates as a member of committees, task forces, and/or workgroups. 11. Works collaboratively as a member of committees, task forces, and