Description

Come be a part of our Clinical Nutrition Team! We are an incredible group of clinicians dedicated to providing patient & family centered evidence-based medical nutrition therapy. Our clinical RDs are highly integrated within the multidisciplinary team on the inpatient units and outpatient clinics at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Come experience the culture of Clinical Nutrition…excellence, collaboration, partnership, and connection.

Our Clinical Nutrition team is excited to share several opportunities to join us in delivering exceptional care across diverse specialties:

• General Medicine/Ortho/Rehab RD – 2 Full-Time Positions
• NICU RD – 1.0 FTE

If you’re passionate about clinical nutrition and looking to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to connect!

SALARY INFORMATION

Compensation is based on the applicant's relevant experience and the level of Clinical Dietitian role into which they are hired. Annual Salary Range for all levels (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $54,790.77 to $95,000.00.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

• Assesses, plans, and delivers accurate medical nutrition therapy using established standards and evidence. 
• Incorporates principles of culture-competence and family-centered care.
• Trains and observes RDs, interns, and students in their clinical practice. Provides feedback to enhance understanding and compliance.
• Pursues professional growth and skill development. 
• Actively contributes to rounds, care conferences, and care coordination. Collaborates and promotes teamwork to achieve positive patient and client outcomes across the organization and/or within the department.
• Proactively connects with Clinical Nutrition team members and other disciplines in the organization to identify Clinical Nutrition-related issues, potential solutions, and opportunities for quality and process improvement.
• Ensures compliance with established regulatory standards and healthcare regulatory requirements by identifying and following policies and procedures for the nutritional care provided.
• Accurately documents patient care and tracks time/activities for use with benchmarking, billing, and/or productivity in accordance with department standards. 
• Participates in advocacy, policy and procedure review, quality improvement and/or research.
• Collaborates as a member of committees, task forces, and/or workgroups. 
• Works collaboratively as a member of committees, task forces, and workgroups, and is involved in projects that support the organization’s mission.
• Financial Responsibility: Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets.
   

Requirements

• EDUCATION – Bachelor’s Degree required in related field. Master's Degree preferred in related field. 
• EXPERIENCE -- Varies based on level of role ranging from Associate (no experience required) to Professional (3 years required) to Senior (6 years required). 
  LICENSURES – Registered Dietitians (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) adhering to the Commission of Dietetic Registration guidelines required for all levels.