Job Description:

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Pediatric Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to:

• Provide nutrition consultation and education for pediatric patients and their families.


• Serve as the patient’s nutrition advocate.


• Provide medical nutrition therapy to pediatric patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting, while practicing as part of intraprofessional teams.


• Work independently and collaboratively, as needed, to meet patient care needs in a timely fashion.

Education:

Minimum – Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field.

Preferred – Master’s Degree in  Nutrition or related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum – One (1) year of clinical and nutrition related experience.

Preferred – Two (2) years of clinical and nutrition related experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum –

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist as delineated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.


• Certification/Licensure as required by the State of Wisconsin.


• Illinois Licensed Dietetic Nutritionist credential for interstate practice as required by the State of Illinois for RDNs in the ambulatory setting within 3 months of employment.

Preferred –

• Certified specialist as required for the position or ability to complete within the first two years of employment.


• Maintain CPR certification.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps.


• Comprehensive knowledge, application of medical nutrition therapy, human behavior and techniques for effecting behavior change.


• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition support services.


• Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.


• Decision making, problem solving and collaboration.


• Excellent counseling skills and ability to relate to a multi-ethnic community and varied learning levels.


• Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive working relationships with multidisciplinary team and support services.


• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, pubic, medical staff, and physicians.


• Ability to organize tasks and function independently.


• Ability to counsel and motivate others, as individuals and as a group.


• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, spreadsheet, and professional presentation software.

Physical Requirements:

Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and ant-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.​  Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets.

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday with weekend and holiday rotation. Potential for evening clinics. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

On-Call Requirements: American Family Children’s Hospital, University Hospital inpatient units, and UW Health at The American Center: Participate in a required rotation for weekend and holiday coverage.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center ranked among the top 50 children’s hospitals in four medical and surgical specialties, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

UW Health at The American Center – on Madison’s east side – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

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