Dietitian - pediatric - prn - united states, sioux falls

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facility: children's hospital

location: sioux falls, sd

address: 1600 w 22nd st, sioux falls, sd 57105, usa

shift: 8 hours - day shifts

job schedule: prn

weekly hours: varies

starting rate: $21. 50 - will go up with applicable experience

department details

we have a strong pediatric dietitian team that works in the areas of nicu, inpatient pediatrics and pediatric specialty clinic. this team focus' on providing high quality nutrition care for all they serve. this prn position will be cross trained and help cover for requested time off/vacations within any of the 3 areas. the role will also help support our pediatric dietitian on call rotation for weekend coverage.

* this position is not remote

job summary

this position will help support our pediatric dietitian team with coverage in areas of nicu, inpatient pediatrics and pediatric specialty clinic.

plans, develops, and provides diet interventions, medical nutrition therapy, nutrition care and preventive counseling to individuals and groups in areas of primary and specialty patient acute care, out-patient, and/or community settings. provides medical nutrition therapy services and monitors nutritional care of patients including neonatal, pediatric and adolescent as assigned. ability to recognize, evaluates, and provide for nutritional needs based on cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs. evaluates treatments or procedures for effectiveness using an evidence-based approach. works on nutrition care protocols for the assigned area and acts as leader for the health care team in the implementation of the nutrition therapies. identifies nutritional intervention methods within own specialty. educates on diet according to disease state, medical condition and health risk.

incorporates new trends and techniques as necessary to design care plan and update standards of care policy manuals and educational material. assists in tailoring clinical education and associated materials for use with clients/patients, families and caregivers. performs quality control and maintains a high standard in relation to infection control mechanisms for safety. aware and conscious of individual's insurance coverage and reimbursement circumstances, and participates in clinical performance improvement activities, including research that tests new treatments or procedures for clinical evidence of outcomes.

qualifications

minimum of a bachelor s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition through an accreditation council for education in nutrition and dietetics (acend) accredited program.

clinical nutrition experience through an approved coordinated undergraduate program or successful completion of post graduate internship required.

currently holds registered dietitian (rd) license within the applicable state(s).

registered by the commission on dietetic registration (cdr) required.

for applicable states, proof of a temporary/limited permit nutritionist license will be considered for registry eligible individuals in the event they are waiting to test for their cdr. individuals will be allowed two exam attempts within three months of hire into their position.

benefits

sanford health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, sick leave and paid time off. to review your benefit eligibility, visit [link available when viewing the job] .

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sanford health has a drug free workplace policy. an accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

job function: allied health

req number: r-79540

featured: no

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