What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reg Dietitian Consultant/Amb/UKHC position at UK HealthCare?
Posting Details
Job Title Reg Dietitian Consultant/Amb/UKHC
Requisition Number RE48326
Working Title Registered Dietitian – Pediatric Cardiology
Department Name M3000:Peds Cardiology Clinic
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 10
Salary Range $48,360-81,328/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Dietitian
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 25lbs.
Shift
Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed.
Job Summary
Pediatric Cardiology is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the interdisciplinary care team. The role involves active participation in rounds, discharge planning, and patient care conferences as needed.
Responsibilities include completing nutrition assessments and reassessments using the Nutrition Care Process, as recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which may involve conducting patient interviews and performing nutrition-focused physical exams.
The dietitian will document all aspects of nutrition care, assign and oversee the workload of diet technicians, and collaborate closely with the Food Service department to ensure optimal patient care.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will integrate current practice guidelines and make dietary recommendations. They will also have direct patient care, critical thinking, and basic computer navigation skills. They will be able to communicate with patient families and the provider/ peer team. They will also have knowledge of electronic health records or be familiar with a similar system.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Previous experience in Pediatrics or Dietetics.
Deadline to Apply 01/12/2025
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title Reg Dietitian Consultant/Amb/UKHC
Requisition Number RE48326
Working Title Registered Dietitian – Pediatric Cardiology
Department Name M3000:Peds Cardiology Clinic
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 10
Salary Range $48,360-81,328/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Dietitian
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 25lbs.
Shift
Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed.
Job Summary
Pediatric Cardiology is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the interdisciplinary care team. The role involves active participation in rounds, discharge planning, and patient care conferences as needed.
Responsibilities include completing nutrition assessments and reassessments using the Nutrition Care Process, as recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which may involve conducting patient interviews and performing nutrition-focused physical exams.
The dietitian will document all aspects of nutrition care, assign and oversee the workload of diet technicians, and collaborate closely with the Food Service department to ensure optimal patient care.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will integrate current practice guidelines and make dietary recommendations. They will also have direct patient care, critical thinking, and basic computer navigation skills. They will be able to communicate with patient families and the provider/ peer team. They will also have knowledge of electronic health records or be familiar with a similar system.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Previous experience in Pediatrics or Dietetics.
Deadline to Apply 01/12/2025
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Salary : $48,360 - $81,328
