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Duke Clinical Research Institute

Outpatient Dietitian Cystic Fibrosis

Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703

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Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health’s four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Outpatient Dietitian Cystic Fibrosis

This position primarily covers Adult Transplant (Heart and Lung) and Cystic Fibrosis.

Job Information

Job Code: 5034

FLSA: E

Job Level: F1

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Work Address: 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710

Eligible for $5,000 commitment bonus

General Description of the Job Class

Coordinate all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of hospitalized patients and outpatients in a variety of settings. Perform duties in support of and in compliance with performance improvement plans, JCAHO, and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies. The Duke University Health System offers career advancement through a clinical ladder program.

Duties and Responsibilities Level I

Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the patient’s medical goals.

Evaluate, interpret, monitor, and document the nutritional status and needs of hospitalized patients and outpatients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.

Identify and provide age-specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of patients and their families.

Develop, review, update, and implement educational materials to meet the needs of patients and professionals.

Write orders for diet, supplement, enteral/parenteral nutrition and laboratory data per hospital policy.

Function as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team.

Maintain registered dietitian (RD) status, including continuing professional education per the Professional Development Portfolio, and maintain North Carolina Board of Nutrition and Dietetics licensure.

Precept dietetic interns and provide on‑the‑job training for newly hired clinical staff.

Supervise the daily work of dietetic technicians, уйgv, and provide input into evaluation but do not directly evaluate their performance. Comply with Nutrition Services meeting and attendance standards.

Level II

In addition to Level I, dietitian works in an assigned specialty area and integrates research and education into practice as evidence by competencies. Acts as a liaison and advocate for the profession by utilizing and sharing new practice knowledge and skills into other areas of the profession (management, public health) and/or other disciplines.

Level III

Thinks critically, displays a range of highly developed clinical and technical skills, and formulates judgments acquired through a combination of education, experience and critical thinking. Based on the department’s need, has the ability to provide expertise, oversight and leadership in a designated specialty area.

Student Advisor

Malnutrition Specialist

Adult Nutrition Support Specialist

Pediatric Nutrition Support Specialist

Program Coordinator

Clinical and Quality Specialist

IT Specialist

Outpatient Clinical Coordinator

Lead

Subject Matter Expert

Required Qualifications at this Level Education (Level I, II, III)

Baccalaureate degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Human Nutrition, or a comparable major.

Successful completion of a coordinated program or dietetic internship of not less than 900 hours under the supervision of a registered dietitian.

Experience

Level I

One year in an acute care environment preferred; experience may be waived for specific positions.

Level II and Level III

At least 5 years of clinical experience or at least 3 years of clinical experience plus an approved, nutrition‑related certification.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification (Level I, II, III)

Registered dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; candidates eligible for registration may be spannend with the expectation that registration will be achieved within 90 days of hire.

Licensed dietitian/nutritionist (LDN) by the North Carolina Board of Nutrition and Dietetics; provision for license‑eligible dietitians as above.

Knowledge, સહિત, Skills, and Abilities

N/A

notice of Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

N/A

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