Clinical Nutrition Specialist

Clinical Nutrition Specialist - Pediatrics

Job Title:

Clinical Nutrition Specialist - Pediatrics

Cost Center:  Mfd Hos-Clinical Nutrition

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Employee Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

8‑hour day shifts, variable days (United States of America)

The Clinical Nutrition Specialist is responsible for assessing and documenting high‑risk patients’ nutritional needs and implementing and monitoring care plans and nutritional progress in collaboration with other healthcare providers. The individual provides nutrition counseling to patients and/or their families and is a key resource for educating staff on nutrition‑related topics and policies for care. The Clinical Nutrition Specialist assists in training and mentoring other dietetic/nutrition staff and interacting with other healthcare professionals on specific patient care nutritional needs.

• Education
  • Minimum
    
    Required:
    
    Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or related field.
  • Preferred/Optional:
    Master’s degree in clinical dietetics, food and nutrition, public health, or related field.
• Experience
  • Minimum
    
    Required:
    
    One year experience in clinical dietetics. Two years experience in an acute care setting or completion of a focused internship or fellowship program.
  • Preferred/Optional:
    Two years experience in clinical dietetics within an acute care setting. Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite. Experience utilizing a patient care documentation system and order system for patient meal delivery.
• Certifications/Licenses
  • Minimum
    
    Required:
    
    Dietitian license awarded by the State of Wisconsin. Registered Dietitian awarded by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
  • Preferred/Optional:
    None
  • Experience in Pediatric Acute Care required, advanced certification in Pediatric Nutrition desired but experience may be substituted.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs:
Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

Wisconsin, United States

Salary: $50,000 – $60,000