NICU Clinical Dietitian: Neonatal Nutrition Expert

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado seeks a Registered Dietitian to join the NICU team, delivering medical nutrition therapy in a fast-paced unit. This full-time position carries a 40-hour workweek with Monday–Friday schedule and 8- to 10-hour shifts, including holiday availability.

The role emphasizes culture-competence, family-centered care, rounds participation, and collaboration across disciplines to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (prior to 2024 graduates).
• Master's Degree required for 2024 (and beyond) graduates.
• Two (2) years clinical nutrition experience required.
• Registered Dietitians (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) adhering to the Commission on Dietetic Registration guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, and delivers accurate medical nutrition therapy using established standards and evidence.
• Incorporates culture-competence and family-centered care principles.
• Trains and observes RDs, interns, and students in clinical practice.
• Participates in rounds, care conferences, and care coordination.
• Documents patient care and tracks time/activities for benchmarking, billing, and productivity.
• Supports quality improvement, policy review, and research activities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Children's Hospital Colorado seeks a Registered Dietitian to join the NICU team, delivering medical nutrition therapy in a fast-paced unit. This full-time position carries a 40-hour workweek with Monday–Friday schedule and 8- to 10-hour shifts, including holiday availability.

The role emphasizes culture-competence, family-centered care, rounds participation, and collaboration across disciplines to improve patient outcomes.