Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Pediatric hospital network and centers
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Job Description
Pediatric nutrition experience in inpatient or outpatient setting preferred, but not required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in pediatric populations
Education
Dietitians credentialed prior to 12/31/23: Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
Dietitians credentialed after 12/31/23: Master’s of Science or Public Health in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
Certification Summary
Current Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Georgia licensed dietitian
If dietitian does not currently possess RD and/or LD credential, must obtain within 3 months of hire
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Job Responsibilities
Determines nutritional assessment using age and developmentally appropriate standards.
Recommends appropriate medical nutritional therapy for assigned patients and evaluates response to medical nutritional therapy and determines change.
Instructs patient and family related to nutritional therapy which incorporates age-appropriate developmental standards. Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for learning needs of patient and family.
Advises groups related to pediatric nutritional therapy and community nutrition as required.
Implements departmental standards for documenting all aspects of work-related activities.
Participates as member of interdisciplinary team.
Directs and evaluates dietetic interns/students.
Maintains professional development responsibilities.
Performs other responsibilities as required, including but not limited to departmental committee participation and annual competencies.
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Pediatric hospital network and centers
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta provides pediatric medical care through three hospitals, 26 neighborhood locations, and more than 600 beds. It operates as a not-for-profit system that includes the Marcus Autism Center, the Center for Advanced Pediatrics, urgent care centers, and trauma facilities, staffed by more than 2,000 pediatric physicians across 70+ specialties and a team of over 11,500 employees and 10,000 volunteers. The organization treats a high volume of patients each year, offering services ranging from emergency and surgical care to outpatient and specialty programs for children. Its care model centers on delivering comprehensive, kid-focused health services to support children now and in the future."
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