Dietitian Registered Senior/UKHC

Performs as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Responsible for the evaluation, coordination, and implementation of the nutrition care plan for patients. Provides education and counseling to patients on their nutritional needs. Ensures customer satisfaction and good public relations through the safe and efficient use of resources. Performs duties in compliance with performance improvement plans, TJC, and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies. Serves as a nutrition educator for students, medical staff, health professionals, and/or general public. Serves as a role model, resource, and leader for other clinical dietitians. Exhibits nutrition expertise in specified area of practice. This position is located in the Golisano Children’s at UK Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: The ideal candidate will be able to integrate laboratory data, current practice guidelines, make clinical judgments and recommendations; and also have excellent clinical skills and communication skills.

Preferred Education/Experience: Master’s degree and three years in Clinical Nutrition preferred. Experience in neonatal nutrition and Board Certification as a Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition and/or Certification as a Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) are preferred.