Clinical Nutrition Specialist- Pediatrics

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL seeks a Clinical Nutrition Specialist for Pediatrics to deliver comprehensive nutrition assessment, intervention, and ongoing management for pediatric patients.

Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, NFPE competency, family education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams; some inpatient coverage and outreach support may be involved.

Qualifications

• The Pediatric outpatient dietitian provides family-centered medical nutrition therapy for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Collaborates with interprofessional teams and supports inpatient coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized nutrition care plans aligned with disease state and evidence-based practice.
• Provide patient and family education and referrals to support optimal outcomes.
• Utilize NFPE and clinical nutrition tools to assess and monitor nutrition status.

Skills

NFPE

Patient education

Team coordination

Education

Master's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics

CDR Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist (RDN)

LDN licensure (Florida)

Tools

EHR systems

Clinical nutrition software

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Nutrition Specialist- Pediatrics (260002XD)

Job Description

Clinical Nutrition Specialist- Pediatrics - ( 260002XD )

Description

The Clinical Nutrition Specialist delivers comprehensive nutrition assessment, intervention, and ongoing nutrition management for patients across Tampa General Hospital, ensuring care aligns with clinical presentation, disease state, and evidence-based practice. The role develops individualized nutrition care plans (inclusive of malnutrition identification, documentation, and intervention). Provides patient and family education and makes recommendations or referrals to support optimal clinical outcomes. As a key nutrition resource, the Clinical Nutrition Specialist collaborates with medical units, interprofessional teams, and ambulatory services, and may participate in special projects, health promotion events, resident education, clinical research, community wellness initiatives, print and media presentations, and One TGH outreach programs. The role requires competence in nutrition-focused physical exams (NFPE) and effective use of multiple software platforms. Responsibilities are performed in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of TGH, with reporting to the Director of Clinical Nutrition Services.

• The Pediatric Outpatient Dietitian provides family-centered medical nutrition therapy for infants, children, and adolescents in the clinic, while also supporting the development of pediatric nutrition workflows and providing intermittent inpatient coverage to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Master's degreein Food and Nutrition or Dietetics from an institution with an accredited program is required. Master’s degree preferred. specialty certifications a plus
• CDR Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetics Registration - RDN.
• Licensure with the Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council - Florida Department of Health - LDN.

One (1) year of experience in clinical settings is preferred. Will consider new graduates with demonstrable knowledge of clinical nutrition, and instructional techniques.

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

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