High Risk Clinical Dietitian

Driscoll Children's Hospital; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Children's Hospital is seeking a High Risk Clinical Dietitian to provide specialized care for high-risk pediatric patients aged 0 to 3 years. The role involves conducting nutritional assessments and formulating care plans in an outpatient setting, alongside opportunities for both new graduates and experienced dietitians, with competitive salaries and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• New grads welcome; pediatric experience preferred not required.
• Desire to grow in pediatric nutrition and counseling.
• Minimum 3 years clinical nutrition care for Level II.

Responsibilities

• Focus on direct patient care for infants and children aged 0 to 3 years.
• Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy.
• Conduct nutritional assessments and formulate care plans.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Pediatric nutrition

Nutritional assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in nutrition or related field

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through CDR

Texas state licensure

Tools

BLS certifications

Food Safety certifications

Job description

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About Us

Driscoll Children’s Hospital has been a leader in pediatric healthcare for South Texas since 1953. As a non-profit, freestanding children’s hospital, Driscoll is dedicated exclusively to the care of infants, children, and adolescents, providing compassionate, comprehensive, and specialized care to more than 45 counties in the region.

At Driscoll, our High Risk Outpatient Clinic provides multidisciplinary care to medically complex children, including premature infants and children with chronic conditions. Our clinical dietitians play a key role in supporting growth, nutrition, and long-term health outcomes for these vulnerable patients.

Join a team where your expertise makes a difference—and where every child matters. Learn more about our amazing organization at https://driscollchildrens.org/.

Title: High Risk Clinical Dietitian (Level I & II)

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Travel: Occasional travel to specialty clinics in Laredo, McAllen, Brownsville, and Victoria as needed

Driscoll offers a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Experienced dietitians and new graduates are encouraged to apply! Upcoming or recent graduates may interview for our roles prior to completing and passing their Registered Dietitian certification exam.

The High Risk Clinical Dietitian focuses on direct patient care for infants and children aged 0 to 3 years. You will work in an outpatient setting, providing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to former NICU graduates and other high-risk patients. Your role will involve conducting thorough nutritional assessments, formulating care plans, and educating patients, families, and healthcare teams on nutritional interventions.

Additional Responsibilities Based on Level:

• Level I Dietitians focus on developing foundational skills, gaining clinical experience, and contributing to patient care under general supervision
• Level II Dietitians demonstrate a higher level of autonomy, routinely handle complex cases, serve as a resource across the system, contribute to quality initiatives, and may precept interns or junior team members

Qualifications:

Preferred for Both Levels:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.

Required Qualifications (Both Levels):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in nutrition or related field from an ACEND-accredited program
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through CDR
• Texas state licensure (or within 90 days of hire)
• Food Safety and BLS certifications (or within 90 days of hire)
• Valid driver’s license

Level I Requirements:

• Completion of ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship
• New grads welcome (pediatric experience preferred but not required)
• Strong desire to grow in pediatric nutrition and counseling

Level II Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years (6,240 hours) of direct clinical nutrition care (pediatric experience strongly preferred)
• Master’s degree or specialty certification (e.g., CSP, CSPCC, RDN-AP) preferred but not required
• Experience in specialized pediatric programs (e.g., NICU, oncology, feeding disorders)
• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and quality improvement involvement

We offer competitive salaries with sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. We also provide ongoing professional development opportunities to support your career growth.

For a detailed overview of our benefits, visit: Driscoll Children's Hospital Employee Benefits.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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