Dietetic Research Project Manager

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Work Shift:

Please See Job Description For Details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC038351 ACRI ACNC General Salary

Summary:

Coordinates research studies while using the dietetic process to provide safe, effective care to research participants. Designs and implements dietary interventions to provide nutrition care to children and pregnant women in research studies. Administers behavioral interventions including lactation counseling and motivational interviewing. Collects and enters dietary data into nutrition analysis software. Serves as a resource for research study participants, families, other healthcare providers, and members of the clinical research team regarding nutrition research.

Additional Information:

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent or Nursing Diploma

Recommended Education:

Master's Degree

Required Work Experience:

Clinical Nutrition - Direct_4 years Pediatric nutrition

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Licensed Dietitian (LD) - Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board, REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Recommended Certifications:

Board Certified Specialist in Obesity & Weight Management (CSOWM) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition (CSP-CC) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist - Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education, Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian (CEDRD) - International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation, Certified Nutrition Support Specialist (CNSS) - National Board of Nutrition Support Certification

Description

• Assesses, develops and revises research protocols as appropriate.
• Ensures the completion of enrollment screening, consent, and subject recruitment for research participation according to applicable regulatory and institutional standards.
• Ensures the collection of subject data and recording of data into databases and ensures all files and study documentation is maintained. Remains informed of protocol requirements and research standards and keeps others informed.
• Recognizes, responds to, reports, and re-evaluates changes in subject information or condition in a timely manner.
• Collaborates and serves as a resource to subjects, families and team members regarding the study and research activities.
• Ensures clinical interventions are administered per protocol.
• Performs nutritional assessments and works with medical team to provide optimal nutrition care for outpatient clinic patients. Monitors the progress of assigned patients.
• Makes referrals to and communicates with local health care team, home care companies, WIC, Medicaid, etc.
• Educates and provides guidance to patient, family care-givers, and staff on diet, feeding regimen or other nutritional information.
• Documents all pertinent nutritional information and notes in patient's medical records following Joint Commission standards, PES format, and departmental policies. Documents patients seen, procedures and activities performed and time spent on each.
• Provides education and training for co-workers, medical faculty, medical students and residents, dietetic interns, other health care personnel and the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.