Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Clinical Nutrition Manager (RD/RDN) for a 26-week travel assignment at an academic medical center, requiring at least 2 years of pediatric acute care experience and an active CA license.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting within a large academic teaching and research medical center
• Clinical Nutrition Manager role focused on pediatric patients
• Day shift schedule: 5x8-hour shifts, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Floating is required
• Weekend rotation with the inpatient adult team approximately every 2 months or as needed
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Extensive clinical skill set required spanning enteral/parenteral nutrition, metabolic conditions, renal disease, GI disorders, oncology, and critical care nutrition support (see requirements for full detail)

Requirements

• Active CA RN/dietitian license required (must be valid and active at time of consideration)
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required
• Minimum 2 years of overall work experience with at least 2 years of pediatric acute care experience
• Acute care hospital/ICU experience required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Proficiency in enteral and parenteral nutrition, including TPN and tube feedings
• Experience managing complex conditions including renal disease (dialysis/hemodialysis/CRRT), diabetes/DKA, heart failure, cirrhosis, cancer, morbid obesity, malnutrition syndromes, and dysphagia
• Skills in nutrition assessments/reassessments, Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE), fluid/electrolyte management, and therapeutic diet orders
• Familiarity with clinical pharmacology relevant to nutrition: insulin, diuretics, immunosuppressants, steroids, laxatives, appetite stimulants, and pressors
• Must pass an EKG exam (pass/fail; up to 3 attempts)
• At least one supervisory/director/manager professional reference from within the past year, from the relevant unit
• A second professional reference acceptable from within the past 2 years (charge nurse, co-worker, or educator)
• Full 7-year work history with any gaps explained

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• No RTO (time off requests) permitted within the first 2 weeks of the assignment; any RTO requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration and cannot be changed once submitted
• Candidates who have previously been employed by this health system must have been separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler, and may require additional approval prior to assignment
• No blocked scheduling or self-scheduling
• Work environment emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice, and participation in protocol and program development
• Strong institutional focus on health equity and serving a large, diverse patient population across a broad regional catchment area
• Dietitians are valued contributors with meaningful input across multidisciplinary teams