Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Pediatric Registered Dietitian to join our Clinical Team in Arden, NC.

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)

• Provide comprehensive nutrition assessments, interventions and follow up care to pediatric patients from birth through adolescence.
• Manage nutrition-related issues in the certified specialty as applicable with:
  • Endocrine disorders (e.g. Types 1 and 2 diabetes, obesity, growth disorders)
  • Pulmonary conditions (e.g. cystic fibrosis)
  • Feeding difficulties (e.g. ARFID, oral aversion, failure to thrive, picky eating)
  • Neurologic conditions (e.g. cerebral palsy, neuromuscular disorders)
  • Gastrointestinal concerns (e.g. constipation, reflux)
• Develop individualized, culturally sensitive nutrition care plans in collaboration with families and clinical teams.
• Support patients with specialized nutrition needs such as enteral nutrition.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic diets, nutritional goals and feeding strategies.
• Actively participate in case conferences, specialty clinics and team rounds.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers and certified specialists.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely documentation in the Athena Electronic Health Record.
• Ensure compliance with FQHC, federal, and state guidelines for nutrition services including charting, coding and billing requirements.
• Serve as a resource for clinical staff in their certified area on nutrition and feeding management.
• Study and analyze current scientific nutritional studies to assist in developing standards, guides for use in Blue Ridge Community Health Services.
• Responsible for supporting organizational mission and goal achievement, organization quality goals, and providing safe, patient-center care.
• Knowledgeable of and comply with organization policies, procedures, standards of care and related laws and regulations including HIPAA, OSHA and infection control standards and Joint Commission Standards.
• Attends and participates in clinic training as offered-such as motivational interviewing, care coordination, population management, and customer service.
• Utilizes down time constructively to enhance clinic operations; assists other staff/departments when time and workload permit.
• Assists with Outreach Programs, as requested.
• Engage and participate in the practices’ continuous quality improvement activities including activities involving population management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in nutrition required or equivalent in a related field from an accredited school.
• Certification/Licensure Specific Requirements:
  • RD: Currently a Registered Dietitian through the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)
  • LDN: Current Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist licensed to practice in the state of North Carolina
• 5+ years of clinical RD experience.
• Certified Specialist required.
• Experience working in ambulatory care setting.
• Must be able to read and generate written medical communication and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, providers, peers, supervisor or other collaborative community agencies.
• Active participant in the BRH Performance Improvement program at clinic sites.
• Ability to communicate any real or potential clinic problems to appropriate risk management staff.
• Builds a positive work environment by working cooperatively within department and with other areas through teamwork, interpersonal skills, and personal improvement/initiative.
• Strong interest in working with an interdisciplinary healthcare team and culturally diverse patient population.
• Bilingual a plus

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

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