Dietitian - Pediatric Clinical Dietitian

Cynet Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pediatric Dietitian will work within a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to support nutrition care for a daily census of 35-40 patients. This 13-week, day-shift assignment involves collaboration with the medical team for rounds and multidisciplinary support, with a focus on enteral nutrition and growth monitoring for neonates.

Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience, current RD licensure, BLS and NICU experience.

Qualifications

• Short Term Acute Care experience required.
• Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) skills required.
• Experience with failure to thrive and nutrient deficiencies.
• Proficiency in nutrition assessments and reassessments.
• Experience working with neonates in NICU settings.
• BLS, RD/RDN certifications; NICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage nutrition support and enteral nutrition for NICU patients.
• Collaborate with medical team for rounds and multidisciplinary care.
• Document nutrition plans in the patient chart (EPIC).
• Perform nutrition assessments and periodic reassessments for allocated caseload.
• Float within scope to meet facility needs.

Skills

Enteral nutrition

Nutrition assessment

NICU patient care

Scope flexibility

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

Dietitian - Pediatric Clinical Dietitian

Profession: Dietary Services

Specialty: NICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum of 1 year required

License: Current license as a Registered Dietitian

Certifications: BLS, RD/RDN, NICU experience

Must-Have:

• Short Term Acute Care experience
• Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) skills
• Experience with failure to thrive and nutrient deficiencies
• Proficiency in nutrition assessments and reassessments
• Experience working with neonates

Description:The Pediatric Dietitian will work within a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.The average daily census is approximately 35-40 patients.This role requires engaging with a medical team for rounding and multidisciplinary support.Candidates must have experience in NICU settings.The position does not require weekend coverage or on-call responsibilities.Remote coverage for other entities may be required as needed.Applicants must be willing to float within their scope to meet facility needs.Successful candidates will possess skills in enteral nutrition (tube feedings) and short-term acute care.Failure to thrive and nutrient deficiency assessment skills are also essential.Experience with EPIC charting is preferred.Flu vaccination is required, with exemptions considered for medical or religious reasons.