Licensed Dietitian, PRN as Needed - Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

• 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.