Clinical Nutrition Specialist - Pediatrics

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JOB SUMMARY

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 polices 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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

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 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

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.