Dietitian, PRN - Remote

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Organization: General Pediatrics Job Summary: We are seeking a PRN Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD Required) to join our team and support the DOSE Study, a multi-site, five-year clinical trial designed to identify optimal intervention strategies for effective weight loss in children with obesity. This research-based, fully remote position requires approximately 15 hours per week and involves no inpatient clinical responsibilities. The nutritionist will work closely with participating families, through virtual telehealth sessions, to deliver personalized nutrition counseling using a motivational interviewing-based approach focused on seven key health behavior targets: fruits and vegetables, snacks, sugar-sweetened beverages, physical activity, healthy sleep, healthy media use, and engaged parenting. Sessions will follow a structured guide that includes assessing weight changes and progress toward goals, delivering evidence-based nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy for obesity, and identifying barriers to healthy behavior change. In addition to counseling, the nutritionist will adhere to study protocols, monitor intervention fidelity, and collaborate with the research team to ensure successful implementation of all study phases. Approximately five hours per week will be dedicated to administrative tasks and attending relevant meetings. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) TN-state issued Registered Dietitian Nutrition credential; this credential is not required to be hired but must be willing to obtain if hired. Role Details: In this PRN role, your work will be 100% remote and as mentioned previously, you will have 1-2 sessions weekly, predominantly occurring during weekday evening hours with the possibility of 1 Saturday monthly. The department will extend flexibility with scheduling. DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Department of Pediatrics at VUMC is one of the largest departments within the medical center and we are proud to be home to some 460 primary faculty, 270 community-based volunteer faculty, 82 clinical fellows, 127 residents, and over 300 administrative and research staff. The Department is rooted in a rich history of commitment to excellence in research, education, and patient care. Our faculty, clinicians, fellows, and trainees represent the very best of academic medicine – extraordinary people doing incredible things to advance the care for children in Middle Tennessee, across the nation, and throughout the world. For more information, please visit Key Functions & Expected Performances: Provides medical nutrition therapy, including nutrition counseling and education, to participants using evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines and appropriate instructional methods and tools. Facilitate care coordination with other study interventionists. Problem-solve with study team to ensure high fidelity of the curriculum. Contributes to the success of the study by actively participating in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making. Adhere to study protocols around intervention implementation, including fidelity monitoring. Regularly completes quality check protocols to ensure data have been entered correctly, efficiently, and effectively. Participate in participant retention efforts. Work well with other team members, including adhering to professional communication standards. Maintains professional documentation which meets department and VUMC standards as it relates to compliance. Nutritionist should be organized and self-directed. Nutritionist must have reliable internet access. Preferred Qualifications: A background in Health Behavior/Health Education, Dietetics, or Nutrition is required. RD/RDN license required. Experience working with children and adults is required. A minimum of 24 months of experience in these areas is preferred. Experience in health communication skills such as motivational interviewing and shared goal setting is preferred as is experience working with underserved populations. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. Additional Information: This is a PRN position; 15 hours per week; will include evenings and weekends. Some heavy lifting is required. Salary is dependent upon years of education and experience. Background screens will be performed, and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation. Vanderbilt is a smoke-free workplace in compliance with the Non-Smoker Protection Act, Tennessee Code Annotated . In accordance with that law and Vanderbilt policy, smoking is prohibited in all buildings on Vanderbilt property and on the grounds of the campus with the exception of designated outdoor smoking areas. Vanderbilt is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others; Builds and Maintains Relationships; Communicates Effectively. Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion; Solves Complex Problems; Offers Meaningful Advice and Support. Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work; Ensures Continuous Improvement; Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability; Stewards Organizational Resources; Makes Data Driven Decisions. Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas; Applies Technology; Adapts to Change. Position Qualifications: LIC-Licensed Dietician/Nutritionist - Tennessee, Registered Dietician - Commission on Dietetic Registration Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: Less than 1 year Education: Bachelor\'s Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr