St. Louis Children's Hospital
Clinical Dietitian II
St. Louis Children's Hospital, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
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Clinical Dietitian II
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St. Louis Children’s Hospital .
Prn (as needed) Clinical Dietitian II role. Days/No weekends. Non-benefits eligible.
Pay Range $25.04/hr - $40.78/hr
Overview St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”
Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.
St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States.
Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).
Preferred Qualifications The registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) works within the interprofessional team and with the patient and family providing medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to patients with multiple metabolic diagnosis and diseases. This position maintains high level of involvement and visibility in patient care areas. One or more of the following certifications within job responsibilities is preferred: Specialty Certifications: CSP, CNSC, CDCES, CCTD, CSO, CSG, CSR, Weight Management; Adult, Ped, Adolescent. A Masters degree is not required if hired before 1/1/24.
Responsibilities
Includes responsibilities of RD I plus assesses the needs for additional testing, evaluates additional sites for nutrition support and anticipates potential complications.
Includes responsibilities of RD I plus determines whether barriers to understanding are present and impacting the patient’s/caregiver’s compliance with the nutrition intervention/plan of care. Evaluates patient’s ability to adhere to the plan of care during health care treatment.
Assimilates new research outcomes and translates results into practice. Identifies key questions in clinical decision making, extracts research, and adjusts practice based on strength of this evidence.
Evaluates best available research/evidence in conjunction with other health care professionals to individualized patient/ client care.
Proposes changes to workflow patterns to improve organizational efficiency and patient/client care outcomes.
BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: 2-5 years
Licenses & Certifications: Dietitian Lic for State Employed
Registered Dietitian
Preferred Requirements
Education: Master’s Degree
Experience: 5-10 years
Supervisor Experience: No Experience
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Equal Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity Employer
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Clinical Dietitian II
role at
St. Louis Children’s Hospital .
Prn (as needed) Clinical Dietitian II role. Days/No weekends. Non-benefits eligible.
Pay Range $25.04/hr - $40.78/hr
Overview St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”
Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.
St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States.
Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).
Preferred Qualifications The registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) works within the interprofessional team and with the patient and family providing medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to patients with multiple metabolic diagnosis and diseases. This position maintains high level of involvement and visibility in patient care areas. One or more of the following certifications within job responsibilities is preferred: Specialty Certifications: CSP, CNSC, CDCES, CCTD, CSO, CSG, CSR, Weight Management; Adult, Ped, Adolescent. A Masters degree is not required if hired before 1/1/24.
Responsibilities
Includes responsibilities of RD I plus assesses the needs for additional testing, evaluates additional sites for nutrition support and anticipates potential complications.
Includes responsibilities of RD I plus determines whether barriers to understanding are present and impacting the patient’s/caregiver’s compliance with the nutrition intervention/plan of care. Evaluates patient’s ability to adhere to the plan of care during health care treatment.
Assimilates new research outcomes and translates results into practice. Identifies key questions in clinical decision making, extracts research, and adjusts practice based on strength of this evidence.
Evaluates best available research/evidence in conjunction with other health care professionals to individualized patient/ client care.
Proposes changes to workflow patterns to improve organizational efficiency and patient/client care outcomes.
BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: 2-5 years
Licenses & Certifications: Dietitian Lic for State Employed
Registered Dietitian
Preferred Requirements
Education: Master’s Degree
Experience: 5-10 years
Supervisor Experience: No Experience
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Equal Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity Employer
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