Part-Time Clinical Dietitian

About the role

NICU/PICU Clinical Dietitian, primarily supporting neonatal intensive care, responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments, develop diagnosis, and create individualized nutrition care plans.
• Implement and monitor evidence-based nutrition interventions, including enteral support and transitional feeding.
• Provide nutrition education to patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Utilize the Nutrition Care Process and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in performance improvement, research activities, and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Mentor dietetic interns and maintain professional development through continuous learning.
• Evaluate care outcomes, document patient encounters, and adapt practices based on research and quality metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics and completion of an accredited supervised practice program.
• Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN) certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the state within 6 months of hire.
• One to two years of clinical experience preferred, with familiarity in electronic medical records.

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment
• Nutrition planning
• Education
• Research utilization
• Team collaboration