Pediatric Registered Dietitian | Full-Time | Days

Seeking a registered dietitian to formulate and implement pediatric nutrition therapy at a children's hospital.

This role involves providing comprehensive nutrition care, including assessments, diagnoses, and therapy plans for patients of all ages, with a focus on pediatrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and documenting nutrition care plans, including medical nutrition therapy and education for patients and families.
• Monitoring nutritional status through physical assessments, anthropometric data, and biochemical indicators.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, foodservice staff, and social services to ensure optimal patient care, resource coordination, and formula management.
• Managing formula orders, calculating recipes, and adjusting plans as needed, including outpatient follow-up and communication via electronic health records.
• Providing age-specific, culturally appropriate nutrition counseling, and ensuring patient understanding and compliance.
• Applying evidence-based guidelines, demonstrating professional development, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in dietetics (Master's preferred), registered dietitian license, and state licensure.

Skills and knowledge: Expertise in pediatric nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, growth assessment, nutrient analysis, and effective communication. Critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent functioning are essential.

Physical demands include light activity involving standing, walking, and manual tasks.

This position requires a dedicated professional committed to compassionate care, teamwork, and excellence in pediatric nutrition services.