Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient (Gastroenterology, Lakeland)

Nemours; Lakeland (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric health is seeking a passionate Clinical Dietitian to join their dynamic team in Lakeland, Florida. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to provide specialized nutrition consultation in outpatient settings, covering Diabetes and Gastroenterology clinics. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop tailored nutritional care plans and provide essential counseling to pediatric patients and their families. With a commitment to evidence-based practice and professional development, this role allows you to make a significant impact on children's health while advancing your career in a supportive environment. If you are dedicated to improving health outcomes and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian must pass national examination within 180 days of hire.
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience in clinical nutrition required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nutrition consultation in coordination with multidisciplinary care team.
• Develop and implement nutritional care plans based on patient needs.

Skills

Clinical Nutrition Consultation

Nutrition Assessment

Nutritional Care Plans

Nutrition Counseling

Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Master's Degree in Nutrition

Tools

EPIC Medical Record System

Job description

Lakeland, FL, United States (Hybrid)

Job Description

Nemours is seeking a Clinical Dietitian (Outpatient) Gastroenterology, Full-Time, to join our Nemours Children’s Health team in Lakeland, Florida.

Outpatient position will cover our Diabetes, GI, and Nutrition Clinics.

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

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 by the specific position.
• Develops and implements nutritional care plans based on diet history, labs, medications, supplements, medical history, medical care plan, and expected growth and development appropriate for the patient’s age, sex, cultural/ethnic background and disease specific requirements
• Performs nutrition counseling for pediatric patients/caretakers regarding disease specific diets and/or formulas.
• Documents nutritional assessments and recommendations via EPIC medical record documentation system
• Actively participates in team rounds, as necessary
• Provides recommendations for and prescribes enteral feeding and parenteral nutrition orders, as necessary
• Demonstrates clinical proficiency in direct clinical nutrition patient consultation/care and is responsible for the completion of 100% of clinical competencies
• Continually updates teaching materials recommended for nutritional therapies pertaining to specific diseases
• Serves as nutrition resource to medical team, hospital staff and community
• Interacts and coordinates nutritional care of patients with physicians and other health care providers
• Fulfills on-call responsibilities on a rotating schedule with other dietitian staff

Professional Development

• Attends appropriate continuing education to maintain professional credentials and expand knowledge and skills
• Participates as expert speaker/author on pediatric nutrition topics, as appropriate
• Fulfills continuing education requirements to maintain registration through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) as a Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Complies with Requirements of the RD Clinical Nutrition Ladder, as applicable

Research and Evidence-Based Practice - Ensures Nutrition Care is Consistent with Evidence-Based Standards & Practice

• Stays up to date with emerging research and practice guidelines
• Develops or participates in research projects with other disciplines

Job 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. Master’s Degree in a Nutrition related field preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years' experience required.
• Must have completed continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration and licensure.
• Must obtain RD certificate within 180 days of hire by passing the national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Obtain Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist status through the Florida Department of State: Division of Professional Regulation within 6 months of hire.
• Additional specialty certification preferred (CDE, CNSC and or CSP).
• Hospital experience preferred; at least 2 years pediatric experience preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday - day shift 8:00am-5pm (hybrid position).
• Alternating On-call Weekend/Holiday coverage for the main Nemours hospital located in Orlando.

About Us

Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment.