Provide medical nutrition therapy for children with chronic diseases on an inpatient and outpatient basis, including premature infants and children with cerebral palsy and diabetes.
Position will include: nutrition management of inpatient and outpatient chronic disease pediatric population; Must have extensive knowledge and practice of enteral and parenteral nutrition management. Must be able to work at least 1 evening per week for outpatient clinics.
Review chart/gather data; obtain nutrition history/plot/assess anthropometric data; assess lab data; obtain diet history/feeding ability/growth history/diagnosis; assess drug/nutrient interactions; instruct as appropriate; obtain feedback to teaching/questions; provide literature/education materials; plan future follow-up/provide information; calculate and chart assessment and recommendations in accordance with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Assess growth/weight changes; determine intake/history/labs, identify obstacles/ability to feed; reassess diet order appropriateness.
Prepare and present meetings including team meetings and clinical huddles; family centered rounds; family meetings; contribute to goals/plans/education for discharge; daily interactions with others; meetings with speech/pharmacy and other services.
Creating education materials; orientate residents/medical students/nurses; core curriculum lectures; parent training; grand rounds.
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN): Request and interpret labs; follow hydration/electrolyte status; consult with nutrition and medical staff from Nutrition Support Team and La Rabida medical team; write orders and follow new or home TPN therapy. Communicate with external organization specialty teams for GI and intestinal rehab programs.
Participate in outpatient chronic disease clinics, including Telehealth visits; complete nutrition assessments.
Ensure diet orders are correct; set diet restrictions and follow-up to monitor accuracy; assist with menu selections of complex/restricted diets; assist with diabetic menus/plan snacks; calculate special infant formulas/supplementation; troubleshoot for feeding problems/food preferences.
Education: MS from ASCEND-accredited program and supervised practice required. Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) and/or Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP) preferred.
Related Work Experience: 2 years pediatric experience preferred
Licensure/Certification: Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Registered Dietitian OR Registered Dietitian (RD) eligible; Licensed in State of Illinois within 6 months of hire.
Specialized Knowledge/ Skills/Credentials: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)/CDCES eligible preferred, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP) preferred.
CPR required: Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted.
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Clinical Dietitian • Chicago, Illinois, United States
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