Reg Dietitian Consultant Lead/Amb/UKHC
Company: University of Kentucky
Location: Lexington
Posted on: June 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Working Title: Registered Dietitian Consultant Lead - Pediatric
Ambulatory ServicesDepartment Name: M1500: Ambulatory Services
AdministrationWork Location: Lexington, KYGrade Level: 11Salary
Range: $54,080-95,056/yearType of Position: StaffPosition Time
Status: Full-TimeRequired Education: BARequired
License/Registration/Certification: Registered Dietitian and
Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and
Nutritionists at time of hire.Physical Requirements: The physical
requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing,
walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects
weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or
lifting objects up to 50lbs.Shift: Monday - Friday, Day Shift;
primarily 8:00AM - 5:00PM (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as
needed.Job SummaryThis role leads the delivery of advanced
nutritional care and education across pediatric ambulatory clinics.
This role serves as a key resource for both patients and staff,
evaluating nutritional needs, developing personalized care plans,
and managing specialized nutrition therapies, including infant
formula, enteral nutrition (EN), and total parenteral nutrition
(TPN). Acting as a liaison between providers and care teams, this
role ensures seamless communication and coordination to support
high-quality patient outcomes.In addition to patient care, this
position drives ambulatory nutrition initiatives and mentors staff
through onboarding, training, and peer evaluations. It supports
administrative processes like documentation, supply coordination,
and compliance with insurance and medical record standards. Focused
on continuous improvement, it also develops disease-specific
protocols, creates educational materials, and provides ongoing
guidance to patients, interns, and care teams to advance nutrition
practices and promote long-term health.Skills / Knowledge /
AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities?
NoPreferred Education/ExperienceExperience in neonatal nutrition
and human milk/formula preparation oversight preferred. Master's
degree, Board Certification as a Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition
and/or Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)
preferred.Deadline to Apply: 02/23/2025Our University CommunityWe
value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to
creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In
the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our
students, employees, patients, and visitors, the University of
Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.As an Equal Opportunity
Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with
disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment
opportunities.Any candidate offered a position may be required to
pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of
Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national
background check and/or drug screen.Posting Specific
QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Keywords: University of Kentucky, Fairfield , Reg Dietitian Consultant Lead/Amb/UKHC, Professions , Lexington, Ohio
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