Registered Dietitian - NICU

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

At Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, our experienced and compassionate team provides expert pediatric care for infants, children, and teens with complex medical conditions. Ranked the #1 Children’s Hospital in Florida and nationally recognized in multiple specialties, we are committed to advancing pediatric healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Recognized as a Magnet® designated hospital by the ANCC, we uphold the highest standards in nursing and patient care while fostering a culture of compassion, teamwork, and professional excellence.

Job Summary

The NICU Registered Dietitian provides evidence‑based patient care directly and indirectly in the roles of nutrition educator and consultant within a specialty area. Practices within Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Standards of Professional Practice and Performance in the application of the nutrition care process (NCP) and theory within a specialty area.

This position will serve in the NICU, serving primarily that population with coverage to other units as needed.

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

Essential Functions

• 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.

Salary Range: Minimum 33.70/hour - Maximum 53.93/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.