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Children's Hospital of Michigan

Clinical Dietitian - Genetics Metabolism

Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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Clinical Dietitian - Genetics Metabolism

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Children's Hospital of Michigan

Job Summary Reports to the Director of DMC Nutrition Services. Conducts nutrition assessment for patients identified at nutritional risk to determine an appropriate plan of nutrition therapy that meets their assessed needs. The assessment includes evaluation of medical history, medication, anthropometric measurements, lab values, diet history, age- specific factors, cultural and religious practices, and barriers to learning including physical, emotional, language, cognitive, and motivation. Nutrition Care Plans are developed and recorded in patient records using DMC approved documentation.

Responsibilities

Performs as a resource person for hospital personnel and medical staff regarding nutrition and participates in multidisciplinary rounds, providing education to various departments on nutrition related topics.

Researches and develops programs for dietetic interns; participants in education by providing specialized and general nutrition instruction.

Participates in research projects and nutrition related programs.

Works with outside agencies to obtain ongoing assistance for patients as appropriate.

Maintains hospital and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, process improvement, and provides input on improving processes to provide high quality patient care.

Inventory and orders office and tube feeding supplies.

Monitors and directs foodservice personnel to ensure provisions of optimal nutritional food service to patients, and follows up with patient to ensure adherence to dietary regimen.

Formulates special recipes or plans to meet specific needs of patients.

Promotes guest relations and maintains good customer service providing assistance to customers in a quick and courteous manner.

Promotes the value of the DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation and education, and efficient and effective resource use.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics.

Dietetic Internship in a healthcare setting or completion of a supervised practice program at a health care facility, community agency, or foodservice corporation, or combined with graduate or undergraduate studies (usually 6 to 12 months in length).

Registry eligible passing the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics exam within 6 months of completing internship; registration with the Academy required if working with patients with inherited metabolic disorders.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.

Generous paid time off (PTO).

Career development and continuing education opportunities.

Health savings accounts, health & dependent flexible spending accounts.

Employee Assistance program, employee discount program.

Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Facility Description Children's Hospital of Michigan

is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including PET and MRI. The Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children each year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan – Troy and six ambulatory sites.

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Job Details

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day

Seniority Level: Executive

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Health Care Provider

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