Job ID84954

　　LocationAurora, Colorado

　　Full/Part TimeFull-Time

　　Regular/TemporaryRegular

　　Why Work at Children's....

　　Here, it's different. Come join us.Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcareexcellence for more than 100 years.Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists,researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future ofchild health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and acelebrated history, we're making new strides every day.We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses CredentialingCenter and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatrichospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & WorldReport.As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families fromall over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals,11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatriccare specialties.Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the bestpossible care to each child and family we treat.That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access,advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with differentidentities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know wecan see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects thediversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diversetalent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help usone day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comesthrough oA career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, andmotivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it'sdifferent.

　　Job Overview

　　The Dietitian Assistant provides operational support for the ClinicalNutrition department and clinical assistance with patient's nutritional care.

　　Additional Information

　　Department Name: Food ServicesJob Status: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefitsShift: 4x10 hour shifts; must be available at least one weekend day

　　Qualifications

　　EDUCATION - Associate's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Healthcare orrelated field.EQUIVALENCY - Certification as a registered dietetic technician or two yearsof related work experience may be accepted in lieu of education requirements.This position may require a BLS certification from the American HeartAssociation. Click on the following link and enter your zip code to find anappropriate class near you. Please note BLS (CPR cards) fromorganizations other than American Heart Association, even if it says it isAHA approved, will not be accepted.

　　Responsibilities

　　POPULATION SPECIFIC CARENeonate - 30 days to 1 yrToddlers - >1 yr to 3yrsPre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrsSchool age - >5yrs to 13yrsAdolescent - >13yrs to 18yrsAdult - >18yrs to 65yrsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAn employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of thefollowing essential functions. These examples do not include all of thefunctions which the employee may be expected to perform

　　Determines nutritional risk of patients in accordance with policies andprocedures and maintains communication with Registered Dietitian (RD) staff.

　　Partners with patients, families and nursing to calculate and document allintakes, oral and nutrition support for inpatient orders for calorie count.

　　Responsible for triaging phone calls, nutrition risk screening, caloriecounts, diet analysis, meal planning, nutrition support flow sheetcalculations and ketogenic diet initiation.

　　Supports and coordinates the ketogenic diet orientation with the ketogenic RDand team. Plans menus for patients in accordance with the ketogenic dietprescription.

　　Provides training to families on how to prepare keto meals while in patientand for home use.

　　Coordinates and collaborates closely with the room service coordinators infood service to ensure compliance with inpatients diet modifications.

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