Clinical Dietitian-Genetics and Medically Complex

Nemours in; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a Clinical Registered Dietitian to support genetics and medically complex pediatric patients. This full-time role focuses on advanced medical nutrition therapy for birth to 18 years, with emphasis on metabolic conditions and enteral nutrition.

The position requires CADE/AND-accredited education, RD licensure within 90 days, and 2+ years pediatric experience preferred. Collaborative, family-centered care is central to this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a CADE/ AND-accredited education background.
• Licensed RD with CDR certification or eligibility.
• Pediatric clinical nutrition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and plan care for pediatric genetics patients.
• Counsel families on modified diets and enteral formulas.
• Monitor outcomes and adjust care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and pursue ongoing education.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Pediatric care

Enteral nutrition

Family communication

Education

Bachelor's in Dietetics

CADE-accredited program

RD license (CDR)

Tools

Documentation systems

Enteral feeding protocols

Job description

Clinical Dietitian-Genetics and Medically Complex (Finance)

Clinical Dietitian-Genetics and Medically Complex (Finance)

Nemours is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian - Pediatric Genetics and Medically Complex (Full-Time)

Location: Nemours Children's Health - Jacksonville, FL

Position Summary

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. If you are passionate about blending cutting-edge clinical science with compassionate, family-centered care, this role offers an exceptional platform to elevate your clinical practice.

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 course work accredited or approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).Must have completed continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration and licensure. 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 and or CSP).
• Hospital experience preferred; at least 2 years pediatric experience preferred.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org .