Reg Dietitian Consultant/Amb/UKHC

Job Title
Reg Dietitian Consultant/Amb/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE48326


Working Title
Registered Dietitian – Pediatric Cardiology


Department Name
M3000:Peds Cardiology Clinic


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
10


Salary Range
$48,360-81,328/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

BS



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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

1 yr



Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Dietitian



Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 25lbs.



Shift

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed.



Job Summary

Pediatric Cardiology is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the interdisciplinary care team. The role involves active participation in rounds, discharge planning, and patient care conferences as needed.

Responsibilities include completing nutrition assessments and reassessments using the Nutrition Care Process, as recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which may involve conducting patient interviews and performing nutrition-focused physical exams.

The dietitian will document all aspects of nutrition care, assign and oversee the workload of diet technicians, and collaborate closely with the Food Service department to ensure optimal patient care.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will integrate current practice guidelines and make dietary recommendations. They will also have direct patient care, critical thinking, and basic computer navigation skills. They will be able to communicate with patient families and the provider/ peer team. They will also have knowledge of electronic health records or be familiar with a similar system.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Previous experience in Pediatrics or Dietetics.



Deadline to Apply
01/12/2025


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