NICU Dietitian — Pediatric Nutrition Specialist

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital; Tendring; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The NICU Registered Dietitian at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital provides evidence-based nutrition care to infants and neonates in the NICU, with coverage for other units as needed.

You will work with the multidisciplinary team to promote patient wellness, tailor nutrition education by age and language, document plan in EMR, and engage in outreach activities to support nutrition education in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Individuals earning the RDN credential after January 2024 must hold a Master’s Degree
• Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Dietetics/Nutritionist Licensure in the State of Florida
• Minimum of 2 (two) years of clinical‑related experience as a Registered Dietitian
• NICU of Nutrition Support experience preferred
• Open to new grads with verification statements
• Ability to travel to outreach locations for some patient assignments

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the NCP to provide nutrition care, nutrition assessments and implements nutrition plans of care based on evidence‑based practice and patient's goals of care
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to promote patient/client wellness, health maintenance, and/or intervene in acute or chronic illness.
• Provides nutrition‑related education tailored to the patients age, language, and understanding and documents plan in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' standardized NCP language.
• Uses resources and shares nutrition information with various audiences, which may include presentations, publications, media, social media, and community outreach opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree required for RDN after January 2024

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) credential

Dietetics/Nutritionist Licensure in Florida

Tools

EMR usage

Job description

The NICU Registered Dietitian at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital provides evidence-based nutrition care to infants and neonates in the NICU, with coverage for other units as needed.

You will work with the multidisciplinary team to promote patient wellness, tailor nutrition education by age and language, document plan in EMR, and engage in outreach activities to support nutrition education in the community.