How to Apply
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Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION: Oversee nutritional care for ambulatory care pediatric patients who are followed by the Division of Neurology's Epilepsy program at Michigan Medicine. Manage complex nutritional problems for a patient population which includes, but is not limited to, infants, children, adolescents and young adults with medication resistant epilepsy who are being treated with a ketogenic (or modified Atkins) diet for seizure reduction and control. Orchestrate dietary interventions, nutrition education and comprehensive care management to achieve optimal growth and safe, positive health outcomes.
Recommend and calculate specialized nutrition regimens using the keto-calculator, provide detailed analysis of food diaries and recipes, coordinate care to promote growth and self-care management, and monitor and manage nutrition support (i.e. enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition), as needed. Identify, diagnose and address pediatric malnutrition. Demonstrate flexibility in job role to meet patient, department, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) team, and organizational needs.
Work 40 hours/week, weekdays
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Reporting structure:
- Ambulatory Care Pediatric Specialty Nutrition Supervisor for professional oversight
- Ambulatory Care Nutrition Manager
- Liaison relationship with CW ACU Administrative Manager and Medical Director
- Liaison relationship with interdisciplinary health care team for patient care population of responsibility (Division of Neurology's Epilepsy program)
- Peer relationships with Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in work group
- Preceptor to Dietetic Interns and students, as able
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
- Perform nutrition care on site at the Children's and Women's Hospital Ambulatory Care Unit in conjunction with virtual visits, as needed, in keeping with departmental and institutional guidelines.
- Conduct an ongoing comprehensive nutrition assessment for pediatric patients identified to be seen as per clinic standards.
- Organize patient health and disease information to identify nutrition-related problems.
- Diagnosis pediatric malnutrition after identifying the problem and clarifying the cause of the problem.
- Develop and implement an individualized plan for nutrition intervention.
- Analyze food diaries, meal recipes and specialized formula recipes for vital nutrients.
- Monitor lab values and adjust dietary interventions to keep lab values within a safe range.
- Ground interventions through review of quality research and/or use of medical nutrition therapy evidenced-based practice. Incorporate evidence-based standards when interpreting patient related data.
- Monitor and evaluate need for continuation and discontinuation of specialized nutrition support and make appropriate recommendations accordingly.
- Chart malnutrition diagnosis (if appropriate), individualized nutrition treatment plan, follow-up documentation of patient outcomes and revisions to plan in the electronic medical record. This communication is performed in a timely manner that is consistent with unit policy and procedures.
- Obtain prior authorizations for nutritional supplements and support regimens as needed.
- Coordinate the provision of specialty formula and products with Durable Medical Equipment (DME) facilities.
- Recognize the varied needs of age-specific populations, as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns.
- Address patient's specific needs in the nutrition care plan and honor any advanced directives.
- Measure effectiveness of nutrition interventions in reaching desired outcomes.
- Reassess the nutrition care process and implement changes as indicated.
- Provide short, frequent follow up care, most often through virtual visits, in keeping with best practices.
- Communicate regularly with the medical team through interdisciplinary meetings, rounds, and medical conferences.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with the inpatient registered dietitian nutritionists to provide continuity of care whenever patients transition between settings.
- Abide by UMHS policy for the proper use of patients' protected health information.
- Abide by UMHS policy for the proper use of infection control precautions in patient care areas.
Business Functions
- Provide service to Division of Neurology's Epilepsy program for identified patient populations, including virtual support.
- Implement charge capture by RDN for RDN services and facilitate scheduling patients as needed.
- Provide quality service based on customer expectations and needs.
- Incorporate Michigan Medicine core values of care, integrity, inclusion, teamwork and innovation into all work efforts.
- Exemplify and model respectful behavior that is consistent with Michigan Medicine's B.A.S.E. values (belonging, access, safety and experience).
- Maintain clinical activity standards and practice effective time management.
- Participate in developing nutrition-related policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and forms, particularly those associated with nutritional care in the Division of Neurology's Epilepsy program.
- Assist in achieving compliance with state and federal regulatory and accrediting agencies.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, task forces, and projects as appropriate.
- Contribute to quality improvement efforts including collection of outcome data to help improve practice in the Division of.
- Participate in research studies and communicate findings through reports, abstracts, presentations, and publication as appropriate.
Required Qualifications*
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
- Able to work with a team to accomplish organizational goals.
- Coordinate nutrition patient care services with the other Pediatric Specialty dietitians.
- Work together with the full time ambulatory care Senior Pediatric Ketogenic RDN to cooperatively and comprehensively provide quality nutrition care. Cross cover each other during vacations, illnesses, etc.
- Act as the point person to keep the rest of the team informed of the latest dietary trends in disease management
- Communicate in a clear, concise and diplomatic manner both verbally and in writing.
- Implement critical thinking to solve problems.
- Use technology such as word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and telecommuting requirements.
- Demonstrate flexibility in job role to meet patient, department and organizational needs.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION
- Registered Dietitian with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Requires primary source verification.
Minimum Education
- Employees in this classification are required to have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a recognized field of science or learning which is directly related to the duties of the position.
NOTE:
* Required (minimum) qualifications must be met by the candidate to be interviewed and considered for the position.
Desired Qualifications*
Preferred Certification:
- Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP)
Preferred Education:
- Master's Degree in nutrition related field.
- Documented experience working in pediatrics
- Documented experience working in pediatric ketogenic patient populations.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.