Pediatric Dietitian II ! IP Nutrition Phoenix Quick ! IP Nut

The Pediatric Dietitian II (PD II) is a registered dietitian/nutritionist who is competent in general and specialized pediatric nutrition and either holds an advanced degree or a practice-related board certification. The PD II uses evidence-based knowledge to formulate a nutrition care plan, is competent in current medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for pediatrics, participates in nutrition care decisions that lead to positive outcomes and is an effective educator.

The PD II demonstrates concentrated knowledge/experience in one or more pediatric nutrition sub-specialties. The PD II shows initiative in solving routine problems in the work environment and can self-manage daily duties and assignments. The PD II prioritizes workload, delivers nutrition care to assigned patients, and discusses/assists/advocates for nutrition care needs for the patient/family. This position receives oversight by the Manager, Clinical Nutrition Services.

Ability to manage daily workload, identify and solve problems in the work area and meet quality and patient satisfaction goals is required.

• Provides nutrition care to assigned patients/families of general and specialized pediatric nutritional conditions/disorders, ages and developmental stages. Contributes to patient care decisions by using critical thinking and problem solving skills in the patient care setting. Professional knowledge and skills meet specialist-level indicators from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Scope of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for pediatric dietitians.
• Assess the nutritional needs of patients, develop and implement an effective MNT plan of care, recommend and implement effective interventions and monitor/evaluate nutrition care outcomes for patients in a timely manner. Follow Phoenix Children’s standards of care evidence-based practice guidelines applicable to assigned patients. Develop nutrition plan of care integrated with the patient’s total health care needs and includes the psychosocial, ethnic, cultural and religious needs of the patient/family.
  
  Respond to and be sensitive to individual differences, varying socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Select appropriate feeding modality for the patient and accurately calculate nutritional needs. Change the nutrition plan of care according to findings in a timely fashion.
• Assume a proactive role with patient/family education in the practice setting. Provide nutrition education to patients/families by identifying preferred learning style and then selecting technique, tools and materials which promote/enhance learning. Adapt teaching style to facilitate learning and behavior modification for individual patients/families.
• Document nutrition care plans and recommendations accurately, concisely and adhere to documentation policies and standards. Ensure timely availability of information for inclusion in the interdisciplinary care plan.
• Participate in teaching/patient rounds for assigned patients. Contribute information that assists the interdisciplinary team to make decisions which meet patient care goals. Be recognized by interdisciplinary team as a subject matter expert. Serve as a liaison between the health care team and family for the purpose of accommodating individual needs and preferences. Understand, interpret and respond to age-specific cues, non-verbal communication and caregiver feedback relative to nutrition care plan.
• Carry out patient care-related duties under routine supervision and address problems encountered within assigned area and throughout the work environment. Recognize limits of knowledge/experience for self and ask for assistance from others when needed. Require minimal assistance with problems encountered within and outside of current practice area or experience. Able to easily assist less-experienced nutrition team members with their problems, questions and concerns.
• Serve the hospital, the community and other health care organizations as a resource for nutrition-related information. Provide nutrition education to the interdisciplinary health care team and the community upon request. Participate in projects and activities…