Clinical Dietitian-Genetics and Medically Complex

Nemours Children's Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is looking for a Registered Dietitian in Jacksonville, FL, dedicated to providing medical nutrition therapy for children with complex medical needs. This full-time position plays a crucial role in multidisciplinary teams, focusing on managing inborn errors of metabolism.

You will conduct nutritional assessments, create tailored care plans, and counsel families on dietary modifications. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, RD certification, and preferably pediatric experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian certification required within 90 days of hire.
• 2 years of pediatric experience preferred.
• Familiarity with metabolic and genetic nutrition support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments.
• Formulate evidence-based nutrition care plans.
• Counsel caregivers on specialized diets.

Skills

Clinical nutrition assessment

Patient counseling

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition

Master’s Degree in Nutrition preferred

Job description

Job Description

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy to children with genetic conditions and who are medically complex. In this rewarding full‑time role, you will become an indispensable member of multidisciplinary care teams caring for children from birth through age 18. You will have the unique opportunity to apply advanced medical nutrition therapy to patients navigating complex medical conditions with a primary focus on managing inborn errors of metabolism and providing enteral nutrition support.

Location

Nemours Children’s Health – Jacksonville, FL

Position Summary

As a Clinical Registered Dietitian – Pediatric Genetics and Medically Complex, you will apply cutting‑edge clinical science with compassionate, family‑centered care, elevating your clinical practice while supporting families and multidisciplinary teams.

Core Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Care Planning

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments.
• Calculate precise pediatric nutrient requirements.
• Formulate evidence‑based nutrition care plans.
• Implement tailored metabolic interventions.
• Maintain accurate, compliant clinical documentation.

Patient Counseling & Education

• Counsel caregivers on modified diets.
• Instruct families on specialized formulas.
• Assess caregiver comprehension and compliance.
• Log detailed patient education metrics.

Case Evaluation & Continuity

• Monitor care plan clinical efficacy.
• Evaluate therapeutic goal progress.
• Deliver ordered follow‑up care.

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Participate in patient care conferences.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary medical teams.
• Review current metabolic, genetic and nutrition support literature.
• Complete targeted continuing education activities.
• Maintain Commission on Dietetic Registration portfolio.

Requirements

• Must have completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and coursework accredited or approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Master’s Degree in Nutrition related field preferred.
• Must obtain RD certificate within 90 days of hire by passing the national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Obtain Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist status through the Delaware Department of State: Division of Professional Regulation within 6 months of hire. Additional state licensure in Pennsylvania, Maryland or New Jersey may be required, based on the position. Additional specialty certification preferred (CDE, CNSC or CSP).
• Hospital experience preferred; at least 2 years pediatric experience preferred.