Clinical Nutritionist
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Description: Children's Health System is at present recruited Clinical Nutritionist right now, this vacancy will be delegated in Alabama. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Position Summary:
The clinical nutritionist will be responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy appropriate for age and disease of pediatric patients. Has a faculty appointment at the University of Alabama, Birmingham and the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. Responsible for initiating and writing orders within the defined scope of practice to implement appropriate nutrition care in a timely manner. Responsible for the case management of certain patient populations including, but not limited to,ketogenic diet therapy and hope TPN. Establishes protocols for medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for the organization. Initiates nutrition interventions as defined. Accepts telephone physician orders, within their scope of practice.
Position Requirements:
Master's degree in food and nutrition from a program accredited by the American Dietetic Association with 12 months of clinical nutrition work experience required, pediatric experience preferred, and certification in area of specialization preferred OR Bachelor's degree in nutrition from a program accredited by the American Dietetic Association and certification in area of specialization (for example, but not limited to, CDE, CNSD, CSP, CSR) with 2 years of clinical nutrition work experience required, pediatric experience preferred. Completion of a pediatric traineeship preferred but not required Licensed by the State Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice in the State of Alabama Registered Dietitian by the Commission of Dietetics Registration Working knowledge of measures used for liquids and solids, blender and kitchen equipment Working knowledge of gram scale, Lange skin fold calipers, scales (digital and balance) and stadiometer is required. Working knowledge of general office equipment (such as, but not limited to, facsimile machine, photocopier) Advanced knowledge of external feeding equipment Basic knowledge of hardware (personal computer) and a working knowledge of Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite software as well as nutrition related software are required Working knowledge of handheld calculators is required
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This vacancy will be started on: Wed, 04 Jul 2012 06:47:06 GMT
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