Clinical Dietitian

Nemours in; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wilmington is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver quality nutrition services. The role involves nutrition assessments, counseling, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in nutrition and experience in pediatric settings. This per diem position offers opportunities for professional development and participation in research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution required.
• Hospital and pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical nutrition consultation in coordination with healthcare team.
• Develops and implements nutritional care plans for patients.
• Participates in research projects and stays updated with guidelines.

Skills

Nutrition Assessment

Nutrition Counseling

Clinical Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Master's Degree in a Related Field

Job description

Clinical Dietitian (Finance)

This position provides clinical nutrition consultation in coordination with Physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.

1. Nutrition Operations - Ensures Delivery of Quality Clinical Nutrition Services

• Functions as a nutrition consultant, completing nutrition consults and referrals from Nemours and community providers.
• Conducts nutrition assessment and intervention for inpatients and outpatients, as required. For inpatients, this includes those identified at high nutrition risk; completes re-screens for patients at moderate or low risk upon admission.
• Develops and implements nutritional care plans based on diet history, labs, medications, supplements, medical history, and other relevant factors.
• Performs nutrition counseling for pediatric patients/caretakers regarding disease-specific diets and formulas, including calculation of specialized formula recipes.
• Documents assessments and recommendations via EPIC medical record system.
• Participates in team rounds as necessary.
• Provides recommendations and prescribes enteral and parenteral nutrition orders as needed.
• Demonstrates clinical proficiency and completes all required competencies.
• Updates teaching materials for nutritional therapies.
• Serves as a nutrition resource to the medical team, hospital staff, and community.
• Coordinates nutritional care with various healthcare providers.
• Fulfills rotating on-call responsibilities with other dietitian staff.

2. Professional Development

• Attends continuing education to maintain credentials and expand skills.
• Participates as a speaker or author on pediatric nutrition topics.
• Fulfills continuing education requirements for registration and licensure, including specialty certifications if applicable.

3. Research and Evidence-Based Practice

• Stays updated with emerging research and guidelines.
• Participates in research projects with other disciplines.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution and coursework approved by CADE of AND. Continuing education is required for maintaining registration and licensure. A master's degree in a related field is preferred. Hospital and pediatric experience are also preferred. Nemours is seeking a per diem Clinical Dietitian.