NICU Registered Dietitian: Evidence-Based Care & Outreach

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital NICU Registered Dietitian provides evidence-based nutrition care, education, and consultation within the NICU, with coverage to other units as needed.

The role supports the nutrition care process, collaborates with the healthcare team, and documents plans in the EMR. Some outreach travel may be required, aligning with standards of practice and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Individuals earning the RDN credential after January 2024 must hold a Master’s Degree.
• Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Dietetics/Nutritionist Licensure in the State of Florida.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical-related experience as a Registered Dietitian.
• NICU Nutrition Support experience preferred.
• Open to new grads with verification statements.
• Ability to travel to outreach locations for some patient assignments.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the NCP to provide nutrition care, nutrition assessments and implements nutrition plans of care based on evidence-based practice and patient's goals of care.
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to promote patient/client wellness, health maintenance, and/or intervene in acute or chronic illness.
• Provides nutrition-related education tailored to the patients age, language, and understanding and documents plan in the EMR using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' standardized NCP language.
• Uses resources and shares nutrition information with various audiences, which may include presentations, publications, media, social media, and community outreach opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s Degree for RDN after Jan 2024

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN)

Dietetics/Nutritionist Licensure in Florida

Minimum 2 years clinical experience as RDN

NICU Nutrition Support experience preferred

Open to new grads with verification statements

Ability to travel to outreach locations

Job description

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital NICU Registered Dietitian provides evidence-based nutrition care, education, and consultation within the NICU, with coverage to other units as needed.

The role supports the nutrition care process, collaborates with the healthcare team, and documents plans in the EMR. Some outreach travel may be required, aligning with standards of practice and professional development.